Criminal Defense Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY – FORT LAUDERDALE & MIAMI

Are you a bold, passionate, and mission-driven attorney ready to play all in for clients, your team, and the greater good?

At Rossen Law Firm , we don’t just defend the accused—we help good people when bad things happen so they can achieve their best future . We're growing our elite legal team in Fort Lauderdale and Miami and are looking for a Criminal Defense Attorney who is all-in on our culture and our cause.

You might be a fit if you live by these five values:

Open & Honest

• You communicate transparently—with clients, courts, and colleagues. You don’t sugarcoat. You say what needs to be said, kindly but directly, and always with integrity.

Team First (Wolfpack Mentality)

• You don’t act solo—you thrive in community. You shoulder burdens, build deep client relationships, and show up with loyalty and empathy.

Take Action

• You don’t wait for permission. You leap. You tackle hard tasks early, follow through without prompting, and own your results.

Play All In

• You care deeply—about the work, the mission, and the people. You commit to excellence and are relentless in the pursuit of justice.

Get to Yes

• You are tenacious. You break down walls (ethically). You don’t give up—ever. You seek creative, right solutions and see adversity as your challenge to overcome.

$100,000 - $200,000 yearly

Client Advocacy & Representation

• Defend clients in criminal matters, including DUIs, domestic violence, sex crimes, drug offenses, and federal cases.
• Handle all phases of the case from initial intake, arraignment, pre-trial motions, hearings, and trials through resolution or appeal.
• Develop and execute customized legal strategies that prioritize the client’s best future.

Case Management & Preparation

• Conduct thorough legal research, depositions, and witness preparation.
• Draft and file persuasive motions, pleadings, and legal briefs.
• Ensure proactive and timely communication with clients, co-counsel, and court personnel.

Courtroom Excellence

• Appear confidently and competently in court on a regular basis.
• Present clear, passionate, and strategic arguments before judges and juries.
• Adapt and respond effectively under pressure and in adversarial settings.

Client Experience & Communication

• Build trust and rapport with clients through transparent, frequent, and compassionate communication.
• Provide realistic, empowering guidance to clients navigating stressful legal situations.
• Ensure that clients feel seen, heard, and supported at every stage.

Team Collaboration & Culture Contribution

• Collaborate across departments (intake, support staff, legal, leadership) to provide seamless service.
• Contribute to firm culture by embodying the RLF Standard and core values in daily actions.

Continuous Improvement & Growth

• Participate in RLF University training, coaching, and development programs.
• Regularly reflect on performance, seek feedback, and pursue mastery.
• Stay current with legal trends, continuing education, and bar requirements.

Who You Are:

• A licensed Florida attorney with 2+ years of criminal defense experience (DUI, sex crimes, federal cases a plus).
• A fierce advocate who believes in justice and second chances.
• Detail-oriented, coachable, and hungry to grow personally and professionally.
• Tech-savvy and efficient—no drama, just results.

With offices in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and throughout South Florida, the Rossen Law Firm is a high-end criminal and DUI defense firm. With a team of litigating attorneys, Rossen’s 1,000+ 5-star reviews tell the stories of a criminal defense law firm that truly puts its clients first.

We’re not your typical law firm. We take pride in our fresh approach to criminal defense and client advocacy. Our team is fast-paced, collaborative, and unapologetically driven to make a difference. Here, your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your career will evolve in exciting and unexpected ways.

So, if you’re ready to close deals, connect with people, and redefine what success looks like, we want to hear from you. Join us in transforming lives, one strategy session at a time.

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Rossen Law Firm is an equal-opportunity employer.