Criminal and Civil Attorney Hybrid

BCG Attorney Search; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible compensation

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Dedicated paralegal and administrative

Consistent pipeline of high-value, com

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a seasoned Criminal and Civil Attorney for a hybrid role in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The senior candidate will bring extensive courtroom experience to lead high-stakes criminal defense matters and select civil litigation assignments, managing cases from intake to resolution with strategic independence.

The role emphasizes strong first-chair trial work, collaboration across teams, and meticulous case management to meet deadlines in a demanding practice.

Qualifications

• Extensive criminal defense experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience handling civil litigation matters.
• 50+ jury trials preferred; significant first-chair experience valued.
• Federal criminal case exposure.
• Prior prosecutorial experience strongly preferred.
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
• Strong courtroom presence and strategic thinking.
• Ability to meet or exceed billable hour expectations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel on felony, complex, and high-stakes criminal defense matters.
• Handle select civil litigation matters, including motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution with full accountability for strategy and outcomes.
• Develop and execute tailored defense and litigation strategies.
• Represent clients in hearings, negotiations, and jury trials.
• Draft, review, and argue motions, briefs, and legal filings.
• Maintain organized, trial-ready case files and ensure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with internal teams and provide clear communication to clients.

Skills

Advocacy

Client management

Strategic thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Florida Bar license

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a seasoned Criminal and Civil Attorney for a hybrid role in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This senior-level position focuses on high-stakes criminal defense and select civil litigation assignments. The ideal candidate will have extensive courtroom experience and the ability to manage complex cases independently.

Duties

• Serve as lead counsel on felony, complex, and high-stakes criminal defense matters.
• Handle select civil litigation matters, including motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution with full accountability for strategy and outcomes.
• Develop and execute tailored defense and litigation strategies.
• Represent clients in hearings, negotiations, and jury trials.
• Draft, review, and argue motions, briefs, and legal filings.
• Maintain organized, trial-ready case files and ensure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with internal teams and provide clear communication to clients.

Requirements

• Extensive criminal defense experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience handling civil litigation matters.
• 50+ jury trials preferred; significant first-chair experience valued.
• Federal criminal case exposure.
• Prior prosecutorial experience strongly preferred.
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
• Strong courtroom presence and strategic thinking.
• Ability to meet or exceed billable hour expectations.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Active Florida Bar license.

Skills

• Persuasive advocacy skills.
• High level of professionalism and client management skills.
• Strong strategic instincts and ability to operate independently.

Benefits

• 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.