Senior Criminal Defense Attorney

Pay: $135,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• High-level criminal defense work without the pressure of origination or partnership
• Remote-first role with flexibility and autonomy
• Long-term stability with predictable compensation growth
• Meaningful courtroom work representing real people at critical moments
• Join a small, tight-knit boutique where quality of work matters more than ego
• Competitive salary with annual retention bonuses
• Be a trusted second-in-command rather than running a firm alone

Location

Remote role within Florida, with required travel to Key West approximately every other month for 3–4 days at a time for court appearances (all travel expenses paid by our client). Ideally based in the Orlando or South Florida area.

Note

This role requires recent, hands-on criminal defense experience on the defense side only. Plaintiff or prosecution backgrounds will not be considered.

About Our Client

Our client is a boutique criminal defense firm focused on thoughtful, aggressive advocacy for individuals who deserve a second chance. They operate like a small family, value humility and teamwork, and believe great legal work should be both impactful and sustainable over the long term.

Job Description

• Handle complex criminal defense matters from intake through resolution
• Appear in court regularly and manage hearings, motions, and trials
• Travel to Key West approximately every other month for court appearances lasting 3–4 days
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients throughout their cases
• Work closely with the firms lead attorney as a trusted senior associate
• Maintain organized case files and consistent follow-through
• Contribute to a collaborative, low-ego team environment

Qualifications

• 6+ recent years of criminal defense experience
• Defense-side practice only
• Strong courtroom and litigation background
• Florida Bar admission in good standing
• Stable employment history
• Comfortable supporting a lead attorney rather than seeking partnership
• Willingness to travel periodically to Key West

Why Youll Love Working Here

• No pressure to bring in business or build a book
• Remote flexibility with optional in-person collaboration
• Clear expectations and long-term vision
• Work with people who value humility, trust, and professionalism
• Make a real difference in clients lives without burnout culture

JPC-586

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must have Florida Bar license. Must have 6+ yrs of criminal defense experience. Yrs must be defense, not plaintiff side. Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

Submissions Name / Alan / [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Boutique Florida criminal defense firm seeking a senior defense attorney to act as a strong #2. Remote role with required Key West court travel every other month and no origination expectations. Long-term, stable hire with courtroom focus.

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• Client job title: Senior Criminal Defense Attorney

• Location: Must be in Florida. Orlando and Key West Offices.

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Remote

• Experience: 6

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Senior Criminal Defense Attorney, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Defense Attorney, Trial Attorney Criminal Law, Florida Criminal Defense Attorney, Felony Defense Attorney

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO