Senior Criminal Defense Attorney Minneapolis

Senior Criminal Defense Attorney

Why Join Martine Law

We are building a market leader not an average law firm.

Martine Law is a high-performance growth-focused criminal defense firm designed for attorneys who want to operate at the top of their game. Weve eliminated unnecessary bureaucracy outdated law firm politics and time-wasting meetings so our attorneys can focus on what truly matters: delivering exceptional results for clients.

Compensation & Benefits

• $150000 total compensation including quarterly performance incentives
• 100% employer-paid Medical with Dental Vision and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited PTO we measure outcomes not hours
• Remote/Hybrid flexibility supported by a fully tech-enabled platform

Our Environment

This is a performance-driven culture built for professionals who want:

• Real responsibility and autonomy
• Measurable impact on clients and firm growth
• Compensation is directly tied to results
• A team that moves quickly thinks strategically and executes at a high level

We value accountability strategic thinking and courtroom confidence. You will be trusted to lead cases drive outcomes and contribute meaningfully to a firm that is scaling with purpose.

If youre seeking comfort or complacency this is not the right fit.

If youre ready to build something meaningful elevate your career and operate among high performers we want to hear from you.

Ready to Deliver

Apply today and show us what youre capable of.

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with the subject line: MN Senior Criminal Defense Attorney Candidate

• Own criminal defense matters end-to-enddriving strategy protecting client rights and delivering decisive outcomes at every stage of the case.
• Engineer sophisticated evidence-driven defense strategies through deep legal research sharp analysis and proactive investigation.
• Lead client relationships with authoritycut through complexity set clear expectations and provide strategic high-impact legal counsel.
• Draft and file motions briefs and pleadings that are precise persuasive and positioned to win.
• Negotiate from strengthleveraging preparation and insight to secure dismissals reductions or the most advantageous resolutions possible.
• Command the courtroomdeliver focused arguments execute strategic cross-examinations and respond with precision under pressure.
• Stay relentlessly aheadmaster evolving statutes case law and legal trends to consistently outthink and outperform opposing counsel.

What You Bring

• Juris Doctor (JD) and an active Minnesota law license in good standing.
• 5 years of hands-on criminal defense experience (or closely related litigation experience with courtroom exposure).
• Exceptional legal research persuasive writing and strategic negotiation skills you dont just know the law you know how to leverage it.
• Courtroom confidence and sound judgment under pressure.
• A team-first mentality collaborative accountable and committed to raising the performance of those around you.
• Client-centered mindset with high emotional intelligence you understand that behind every case is a person whose future is on the line.
• Strong work ethic and ownership mentality you take responsibility for outcomes not just tasks.

Required Experience:

Senior IC