About the job Senior Criminal Defense Attorney
Senior Criminal Defense AttorneyMayersohn Law Group, P.A.
Fort Lauderdale, FL | Full-Time | Onsite
$155,000-$185,000 Annual Base Salary | Earn Up to $202,000 Annually With Performance-Based Incentives
THE OPPORTUNITYLead high-stakes criminal defense matters with ownership of case strategy, dedicated paralegal and administrative support, and the opportunity to earn up to $202,000 annually, including base salary and performance-based incentives.
Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is seeking a Senior Criminal Defense Attorney to serve as lead counsel on serious felony, federal, and white collar matters, alongside related civil and commercial litigation. This full-time, onsite position in Fort Lauderdale offers a $155,000-$185,000 annual base salary and substantive responsibility from initial case assessment through negotiations, trial, and resolution.
This role is designed for an experienced trial attorney who wants to handle complex cases, make strategic decisions, and bring strong courtroom advocacy to consequential legal disputes. White collar criminal defense experience and civil litigation experience are required. Former prosecutors are encouraged to apply.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Serve as lead counsel in white collar, felony, and high-exposure federal criminal matters.
- Develop defense strategies through early case evaluation, evidence analysis, legal research, and assessment of potential criminal and civil exposure.
- Represent clients in hearings, negotiations, evidentiary proceedings, and jury trials.
- Draft and argue substantive motions, briefs, and other filings; direct discovery and prepare witnesses, exhibits, and case materials for trial.
- Manage civil litigation involving contract disputes, business conflicts, partition actions, constructive trusts, and general commercial matters.
- Coordinate strategy in civil disputes arising from or related to alleged criminal conduct.
- Provide clear, direct advice about legal options, risks, case developments, and next steps.
- Direct assigned support staff, manage deadlines across active matters, and meet established billable-hour requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS- Active Florida Bar membership in good standing.
- Substantial criminal defense experience with increasing responsibility and the ability to independently lead serious felony matters.
- Demonstrated white collar criminal defense experience involving matters such as fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, tax offenses, healthcare fraud, RICO, or regulatory/SEC-related proceedings.
- Civil litigation experience involving contract disputes, business conflicts, partition actions, constructive trusts, or commercial litigation.
- Significant jury trial experience and strong courtroom advocacy skills.
- Strong legal writing, evidence analysis, negotiation, and strategic decision-making.
- Ability to manage complex cases independently, communicate effectively with clients, and meet established billable-hour requirements.
- Availability to work onsite in Fort Lauderdale and attend court proceedings and other case-related obligations.
Preferred- Former prosecutorial experience.
- Experience serving as counsel in 50 or more jury trials.
- Federal criminal case experience.
- Experience with post-conviction motions.
- Experience managing matters involving overlapping criminal and civil exposure.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS- Annual base salary: $155,000-$185,000.
- Annual cash compensation opportunity: up to $202,000, including base salary and performance-based incentives.
- Full-time, onsite position in Fort Lauderdale.
- Dedicated paralegal and administrative support.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) participation.
- PTO and paid holidays.
- Structured case-management systems and operational support.
