Lead Criminal Lawyer - Fort Lauderdale, Fl

Overview

Join George Reres Law and help shape the next era of criminal defense in South Florida. We’re not just another law firm — we’re a movement built around one belief: there are no limits to what fearless advocates can achieve.

• Competitive Base Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 per year (depending on experience and book of business)
• Performance Bonuses:
  Earn based on personal and firmwide growth results
• Leadership Autonomy:
  You’ll run our criminal division and set the standard for trial excellence
• High-Impact Cases:
  Major felonies, white-collar matters, and serious violent offenses
• Cutting-Edge Tools:
  Lawmatics, Clio, Dialpad, and modern cloud-based systems
• Marketing Power:
  Backed by 1,200+ 5-star Google reviews and investments of $100,000+ in new web design and criminal law content
• Growth-Focused Culture:
  Work with a firm investing heavily in technology and team development
• Paid time off
• Professional development and leadership training

Use Wizehire to submit your resume, cover letter, and a short statement (no more than 200 words) describing why this is your opportunity to reach your growth goals and the Firm's. Join us. Grow with us. Lead with us. Be the Bar. No Limits.

• Lead and manage complex criminal defense cases from intake through verdict
• Mentor and supervise associate attorneys and staff
• Develop winning trial strategies and courtroom presentations
• Conduct legal research, draft motions, and appear in court daily
• Manage client relationships with professionalism and empathy
• Collaborate with leadership on firm-wide initiatives and growth

• Florida-licensed attorney in good standing
• 10+ years of criminal defense experience
• 50 or more jury trials tried to a verdict (required)
• Proven felony-trial success rate
• Fully bilingual (English and Spanish) a huge plus
• Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills

Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 yearly