Senior Criminal Defense Trial Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Criminal Defense Trial Attorney
Full-Time | Hybrid - 2 days remote, 3 days in office | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $155,000–$185,000 + Benefits

Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is seeking a Senior Criminal Defense Trial Attorney to serve as lead counsel on high-stakes felony and federal criminal cases. 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 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 litigation plans in complex cases.

• Consistent pipeline of serious criminal defense cases (felony and federal)
• Competitive compensation with performance-based upside
• Dedicated paralegal and administrative support
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and paid holidays
• Structured systems and operational support
• High-performance, accountability-driven culture
• Flexible, hybrid schedule

Criminal Defense Litigation

• Serve as lead criminal defense attorney on felony and high-exposure 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

Case Strategy and Analysis

• Develop strategic defense plans based on early case evaluation
• Analyze evidence, identify legal risks, and position cases effectively
• Leverage prosecutorial insight to anticipate opposing arguments
• Exercise sound judgment in high-pressure legal situations

Trial Preparation and Legal Writing

• Draft and argue motions, briefs, and legal filings
• Prepare cases for trial with organized, trial-ready documentation
• Conduct legal research and apply analytical reasoning
• Manage deadlines across multiple active cases

Client and Team Communication

• 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

Required

• Criminal defense attorney experience with increasing responsibility
• 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

Preferred

• Former prosecutor experience
• Federal criminal case experience
• Experience with post-conviction motions

Core Skills

• Criminal trial strategy and litigation execution
• Courtroom advocacy and jury trial performance
• Legal research and writing
• Case management and organization
• Strategic thinking and decision-making under pressure
• Professional communication and client management

Mayersohn Law Group is an AV-rated, NAMWOLF-certified law firm based in South Florida. The firm represents clients in criminal defense, family law, real estate, and commercial litigation.

Led by a former prosecutor, the firm focuses on high-level litigation, strategic case execution, and delivering results in complex legal matters.

Our philosophy: Relentless where it matters. Deliberate at every turn.