Legal Assistant — Criminal Defense (remote) Bilingual

Martine Law • Minneapolis, MN

6h • Remote

About The Position

Martine Law is one of the fastest-growing criminal defense and family law firms in the U.S. We fight hard, move fast, and don’t tolerate disorganization, delay, or excuses. If you’re the kind of person who thrives in a high-performance, high-pressure legal environment — and can juggle 10 tasks without dropping the ball — we want to talk to you. We’re looking for a Legal Assistant who’s reliable, detail-obsessed, and thrives under pressure. This is not a passive role. You’re the air traffic controller behind every attorney — scheduling, prepping, organizing, and keeping cases moving forward at full speed. Must be fluent in English and Spanish To apply, submit your CV here, and for special consideration, email your CV to [email protected] with Best In Class Legal Assistant in the subject line. Your Mission: Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel with professionalism and urgency Be the right hand to our attorneys — draft, edit, and file pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence Keep court deadlines, hearings, and meetings scheduled and tracked — no surprises, ever Organize and maintain client files (both digital and physical) with ruthless efficiency Follow up relentlessly to keep cases moving Valid driver's license and car to meet with clients off-site (travel is reimbursed) Keep everything tight, clean, and on track

Requirements

• Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)
• 1 year of experience as a legal assistant, criminal law preferred
• You’re organized, intense, and allergic to sloppy work
• Fast-typing, fast-moving, and laser-focused on details
• Experienced with legal CRMs and document management tools (Clio)
• Strong communicator — on the phone, in writing, and in person
• Able to handle multiple deadlines, competing priorities, and sudden shifts without losing your cool
• Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel with professionalism and urgency
• Be the right hand to our attorneys — draft, edit, and file pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence
• Keep court deadlines, hearings, and meetings scheduled and tracked — no surprises, ever
• Organize and maintain client files (both digital and physical) with ruthless efficiency
• Follow up relentlessly to keep cases moving
• Valid driver's license and car to meet with clients off-site (travel is reimbursed)
• Keep everything tight, clean, and on track

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed