Criminal/Civil Attorney - Hybrid
Serving as Lead Counsel
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
What You'll Do
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.
Qualifications
- 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
About Mayersohn Law Group
Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is an AV-rated, NAMWOLF-certified South Florida law firm known for excellence in litigation. Founded by Leah Mayersohn, a former prosecutor with decades of high-stakes trial experience, the firm represents clients in Criminal Law, Family Law, Real Estate, and Commercial Litigation. At MLG, our mission is simple: Relentless where it matters. Deliberate at every turn. This philosophy shapes how we approach every case—pursuing outcomes with tenacity while applying thoughtful, strategic judgment at each step. Our work is guided by our PATHS core values: Purposeful: Every action is intentional and moves the case forward Accountable: We take ownership from intake through resolution Trustworthy: We handle every matter with discretion and care Honest: We communicate clearly, directly, and truthfully Strategic: We apply sound judgment and real-world thinking to every case Our team operates in a direct, fast-paced, and solutions-focused environment. We value professionals who communicate clearly, accept candid feedback, and stay focused on achieving results. We are continuing to grow our litigation team while strengthening our systems, operations, and client service standards. Our firm is built on professionalism, accountability, and strategic execution, with a clear focus on delivering results for our clients.