Remote Criminal Defense Legal Assistant | Growth & Benefits

Martine Law, PLLC - Criminal Defense and Family Attorneys; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Martine Law is seeking a Criminal Defense Legal Assistant in North Carolina. This role supports our NC attorneys and helps deliver exceptional service to clients during challenging moments.

The position emphasizes organization, proactivity, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. Ideal candidates will have criminal defense experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Clio and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of legal administrative experience, criminal defense preferred.
• Familiarity with NC court procedures, filings, and terminology.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support criminal defense attorneys with daily case management and administrative tasks.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain legal documents, case files, and correspondence.
• Coordinate court dates, deadlines, attorney calendars, and client communications.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients, courts, and legal professionals.
• Keep cases moving efficiently through proactive follow-up and attention to detail.

Skills

Criminal defense experience

Legal administrative experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Detail-oriented

Tools

Clio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Martine Law is seeking a Criminal Defense Legal Assistant in North Carolina. This role supports our NC attorneys and helps deliver exceptional service to clients during challenging moments.

The position emphasizes organization, proactivity, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. Ideal candidates will have criminal defense experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Clio and Microsoft Office.