Of Counsel Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Florida

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

(Healthcare & FCA Experience Required) Watson & Associates, LLC is currently seeking a highly experienced Federal Criminal Defense Attorney to join our team in an Of Counsel capacity. We focus on high-stakes federal criminal litigation with an emphasis on healthcare fraud defense, including Medicare and Medicaid fraud, False Claims Act investigations, and related criminal matters.

Ideal candidates

• Former DOJ, AUSA, OIG, or federal prosecutors
• Seasoned trial attorneys with 6+ years of federal litigation experience
• Semi-retired attorneys or solo practitioners seeking consistent, high-level casework
• Professionals with deep knowledge of federal rules, Florida federal court litigation, and experience defending white-collar crime and government contract fraud cases
• We are not looking for general criminal defense attorneys without significant healthcare fraud defense or False Claims Act experience. If you’ve defended cases involving the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law violations, civil investigative demands (CIDs), or complex qui tam whistleblower actions, we want to speak with you.

Position Details

• Title: Of Counsel – Federal Criminal & Healthcare Fraud Defense Attorney
• Type: Part-time Contract / Flexible Hours
• Location: Remote, must be barred in Florida
• Rate: $85–$125 per hour (depending on experience and case complexity)
• Benefits: This position does not currently include benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle federal court litigation in Florida involving complex healthcare fraud, FCA violations, and white-collar crimes
• Draft motions, legal briefs, responses to CIDs, and trial documents
• Conduct high-level legal research and strategic analysis of federal investigations
• Provide legal counsel to clients facing indictments or civil fraud allegations
• Attend federal court hearings, trial, and pre-trial proceedings as necessary
• Collaborate with managing attorneys and legal team on case planning and execution

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active Florida State Bar license in good standing
• Minimum 6 years of federal litigation experience with emphasis on criminal or False Claims Act defense
• Demonstrated experience handling:
• Healthcare fraud investigations
• Medicare and Medicaid fraud defense
• Qui tam lawsuits & whistleblower defense
• Government contract fraud (preferred, not required)
• Strong legal writing, courtroom presence, and strategic litigation skills
• Familiarity with Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, local rules in Florida federal courts

Preferred Background

• Former federal prosecutor, AUSA, DOJ trial attorney, or military JAG
• Experience with OIG subpoenas, HHS investigations, or administrative healthcare proceedings
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter explaining your litigation experience, past government roles (if applicable), and the specific types of healthcare fraud or FCA cases you’ve handled.

Serious inquiries only. This is a highly focused role for attorneys with federal trial experience and demonstrable knowledge in healthcare fraud law.

Please – no phone calls or recruiter inquiries.

Flexible work from home options available.