Criminal/Civil Attorney

MLG

Senior Attorney specializing in high-stakes criminal defense at Mayersohn Law Group in Fort Lauderdale. Handling cases from intake through resolution with full strategic accountability in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeFort Lauderdale • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $157,000 - $202,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive criminal defense and civil litigation expertise, with a strong focus on courtroom advocacy, strategic case management, and client communication. Proven ability to handle high-stakes cases and maintain organized, trial-ready files while meeting billable hour expectations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Extensive Criminal Defense ExperienceCivil Litigation Experience50+ Jury TrialsActive Florida Bar LicenseStrong Courtroom Presence

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Hard Skills

Motion PracticeWritten AdvocacyDiscovery StrategyEvidentiary HearingsTrial PreparationDrafting Legal FilingsCase ManagementNegotiationJury TrialsStrategic Thinking

Soft Skills

Persuasive AdvocacyProfessionalismAccountabilityClient ManagementClear Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Florida Bar License

Industry Keywords

Criminal DefenseCivil LitigationProsecutorial ExperienceBillable HoursTrial Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as lead counsel on felony, complex, and high-stakes criminal defense matters
Handle select civil litigation matters, including: Motion practice and written advocacy, Depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts, Discovery strategy and management, Evidentiary hearings and trial preparation
Manage cases from intake through resolution with full accountability for strategy, communication, and outcomes
Develop and execute tailored defense and litigation strategies across criminal and civil matters
Represent clients in hearings, negotiations, and jury trials
Draft, review, and argue motions, briefs, and legal filings with precision
Maintain organized, trial-ready case files and ensure deadlines are consistently met
Collaborate with internal teams, including paralegals, administrative staff, and firm leadership
Provide clear, direct communication to clients regarding case status, expectations, and strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive criminal defense experience with increasing responsibility and autonomy
Experience handling civil litigation matters (motions, hearings, depositions, or trial prep)
50+ jury trials preferred; significant first-chair experience strongly valued
Federal criminal case exposure
Prior prosecutorial experience strongly preferred
Active Florida Bar license in good standing
Strong courtroom presence, persuasive advocacy skills, and strategic thinking
Ability to meet or exceed billable hour expectations
High level of professionalism, accountability, and client management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible compensation structure
Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Paid time off and holidays
Dedicated paralegal and administrative support
Consistent pipeline of high-value, complex cases
A steady flow of complex criminal and select civil cases
Efficient systems and organized workflows
Direct, accessible leadership
A high-performance, no-nonsense culture focused on outcomes