Senior Criminal Defense Trial Attorney

MLG•Fort Lauderdale, FL

8h•$155,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is seeking a Senior Criminal Defense Trial Attorney with white collar criminal defense experience to serve as lead counsel on high-stakes felony, federal, and white collar criminal cases, along with related civil litigation matters. This role is ideal for an experienced criminal defense attorney with significant jury trial experience (50+ trials preferred) who can independently manage cases from intake through trial and resolution. This position requires substantive white collar criminal defense experience (fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, tax offenses, healthcare fraud, RICO, or regulatory/SEC matters) as well as civil litigation experience, including contract disputes, business conflicts, partition actions, constructive trusts, litigation arising from criminal conduct, and general commercial litigation. This position is best suited for a senior-level trial attorney with a strong courtroom presence, prior prosecutorial experience (preferred), and the ability to develop and execute strategic criminal defense and civil litigation plans in complex cases.

Requirements

Criminal defense attorney experience with increasing responsibility
Demonstrated white collar criminal defense experience (required, not preferred)
Civil litigation experience, including contract disputes, business conflicts, partition actions, constructive trusts, or commercial litigation
Significant jury trial experience (50+ trials preferred)
Experience handling felony criminal cases
Active Florida Bar license in good standing
Ability to meet billable hour requirements

Nice To Haves

Former prosecutor experience
Federal criminal case experience
Experience with post-conviction motions
Experience litigating cases involving both criminal and civil exposure (e.g., civil suits stemming from alleged criminal conduct)

Responsibilities

Serve as lead attorney on white collar, felony, and high-exposure federal criminal cases
Handle all aspects of criminal litigation, including hearings, negotiations, and jury trials
Maintain ownership of cases from intake through final resolution
Deliver strong courtroom advocacy and trial performance in complex white collar and criminal matters
Manage civil litigation matters including contract disputes, business conflicts, partition actions, constructive trusts, and general commercial litigation
Handle civil litigation arising from or related to criminal conduct
Draft and argue pleadings, motions, and discovery in civil litigation matters
Apply cross-disciplinary strategy where criminal and civil matters intersect
Develop strategic defense plans based on early case evaluation
Analyze evidence, identify legal risks, and position cases effectively across criminal and civil matters
Leverage prosecutorial insight to anticipate opposing arguments
Exercise sound judgment in high-pressure legal situations
Draft and argue motions, briefs, and legal filings in both criminal and civil proceedings
Prepare cases for trial with organized, trial-ready documentation
Conduct legal research and apply analytical reasoning
Manage deadlines across multiple active criminal and civil cases
Communicate clearly with clients and manage expectations
Provide direct, strategic legal guidance
Collaborate with legal staff while maintaining case ownership
Contribute to a results-focused legal team environment