Senior Criminal Defense Attorney

Mayersohn Law Group•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is seeking a highly skilled Criminal Defense Attorney to join our team and provide exceptional legal services to our diverse client base. The ideal candidate is a former prosecutor with substantial (50+) jury trials, federal experience, and 7+ years of overall legal experience, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates sound judgment, and is committed to long-term growth within our firm. You will work closely with senior partners, staff, and clients to develop case strategies, advocate in court, and ensure the highest standard of representation. If you are a strong legal writer, confident in the courtroom, and capable of managing a demanding caseload with minimal supervision, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Must show a consistent pattern of increasing responsibility, case complexity, and performance over 7 + years of criminal practice .
Demonstrated history of high‑quality trial performance, including 50+ criminal jury trials and federal cases with documented outcomes, supervisor evaluations, or performance metrics that reflect strong advocacy and courtroom command.
Former prosecutorial experience for that prosecutor’s mindset and courtroom confidence.
Consistent pattern of taking full ownership of cases, deadlines, and client communication in prior roles.
Evidence of long‑term tenure or progressive responsibility in past positions.
Documented history of working effectively within legal teams — investigators, paralegals, co‑counsel — while independently managing a caseload.
Proven ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly, supported by sample briefs, motion work, or supervisor feedback.
Must be in good standing with the Florida Bar , with no history of disciplinary issues (verified during reference and background checks).
Communicates clearly and persuasively with clients, colleagues, and the court.
Thrives in a collaborative environment but can operate independently when needed.
Passionate about justice, client advocacy, and continuous professional growth.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Proficient in Westlaw, Lexis, and other legal research tools, as well as Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
Able to manage a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing or mentoring support staff.
Prior work on federal criminal cases.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead counsel on assigned criminal cases, taking full ownership of strategy, communication, deadlines, and courtroom execution.
Represent clients in all criminal proceedings — arraignments, hearings, motions, negotiations, and trials — ensuring constitutional rights are protected, and advocacy is consistently high‑caliber.
Maintain an appropriate caseload, meeting all deadlines without extensions or last‑minute crises. Consistently achieve a 95% collection rate.
Develop and execute comprehensive defense strategies tailored to each client’s circumstances, demonstrating prosecutorial insight and anticipating opposing counsel’s tactics.
Identify key evidentiary issues early, create action plans, and proactively communicate strategy shifts to partners and clients.
Deliver written strategy summaries for major cases that reflect deep analysis, risk assessment, and recommended next steps.
Conduct rigorous legal research and apply findings to strengthen motions, negotiations, and trial arguments.
Prepare case files that are consistently complete, organized, and trial‑ready, with no missing documents or overlooked evidence.
Produce written work (motions, briefs, memos) that meets firm standards for clarity, accuracy, and persuasive impact.
Work closely with senior partners to refine case strategies, incorporating feedback and demonstrating continuous improvement.
Partner with paralegals, investigators, and support staff to ensure all case components - discovery, filings, witness prep - are completed accurately and on time.
Participate in weekly case review meetings, prepared, organized, and ready to discuss progress, obstacles, and next steps.
Maintain consistent, proactive communication with clients, ensuring they understand their case status, options, and risks.
Respond to client inquiries within firm‑established timeframes and document all substantive communications.
Build trust through empathy, professionalism, and clear explanations of complex legal issues.
Advocate effectively in court, demonstrating confidence, preparation, and mastery of the facts and law.
Negotiate with prosecutors strategically, using prosecutorial experience to anticipate leverage points and achieve favorable outcomes.
Deliver trial performance that reflects a strong command of evidence, witness examination, and persuasive argumentation.
Maintain meticulous compliance with ethical rules, filing deadlines, and procedural requirements.
Participate in ongoing training, legal education, and firm development initiatives.
Demonstrate professional behaviors of reliability, accountability, initiative, coachability, and a commitment to excellence.