Job Description
Fort Lauderdale and Miami
Are you a passionate, driven, and empathetic attorney ready to go all in for clients and your team? At Rossen Law Firm, we don’t just defend people—we help good people when bad things happen so they can achieve their best future.
We’re seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney who lives by our values:
• Open & Honest: You lead with integrity, communicate authentically, and speak your truth with empathy.
• Team First : You thrive in a Wolfpack. You build deep relationships with clients and colleagues, shoulder burdens, and never act alone.
• Take Action : You don’t wait to be told. You move fast, meet challenges head-on, and solve problems without excuses.
• Play All In : You’re passionate about your work, committed to clients, and dedicated to our mission.
• Get to Yes : You are relentless, ethical, and results-driven. When others give up, you find a way—always.
Responsibilities:
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.
Qualifications:
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.
About Company:
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.
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