Benefits:
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
(Healthcare & FCA Experience Required) Watson & Associates, LLC is currently seeking a highly experienced Federal Criminal Defense Attorney to join our team in an Of Counsel capacity. We focus on high-stakes federal criminal litigation with an emphasis on healthcare fraud defense, including Medicare and Medicaid fraud, False Claims Act investigations, and related criminal matters.
This is an ideal role for:
Former DOJ, AUSA, OIG, or federal prosecutors
Seasoned trial attorneys with 6+ years of federal litigation experience
Semi-retired attorneys or solo practitioners seeking consistent, high-level casework
Professionals with deep knowledge of federal rules, Florida federal court litigation, and experience defending white-collar crime and government contract fraud cases
We are not looking for general criminal defense attorneys without significant healthcare fraud defense or False Claims Act experience. If you’ve defended cases involving the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law violations, civil investigative demands (CIDs), or complex qui tam whistleblower actions, we want to speak with you.
Position Details
Title: Of Counsel – Federal Criminal & Healthcare Fraud Defense Attorney
Type: Part-time Contract / Flexible Hours
Location: Remote, must be barred in Florida
Rate: $85–$125 per hour (depending on experience and case complexity)
Benefits: This position does not currently include benefits.
Key Responsibilities
Handle federal court litigation in Florida involving complex healthcare fraud, FCA violations, and white-collar crimes
Draft motions, legal briefs, responses to CIDs, and trial documents
Conduct high-level legal research and strategic analysis of federal investigations
Provide legal counsel to clients facing indictments or civil fraud allegations
Attend federal court hearings, trial, and pre-trial proceedings as necessary
Collaborate with managing attorneys and legal team on case planning and execution
Required Qualifications
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Active Florida State Bar license in good standing
Minimum 6 years of federal litigation experience with emphasis on criminal or False Claims Act defense
Demonstrated experience handling:
Healthcare fraud investigations
Medicare and Medicaid fraud defense
Qui tam lawsuits & whistleblower defense
Government contract fraud (preferred, not required)
Strong legal writing, courtroom presence, and strategic litigation skills
Familiarity with Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, local rules in Florida federal courts
Preferred Background
Former federal prosecutor, AUSA, DOJ trial attorney, or military JAG
Experience with OIG subpoenas, HHS investigations, or administrative healthcare proceedings
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter explaining your litigation experience, past government roles (if applicable), and the specific types of healthcare fraud or FCA cases you’ve handled.
Serious inquiries only. This is a highly focused role for attorneys with federal trial experience and demonstrable knowledge in healthcare fraud law.
Please – no phone calls or recruiter inquiries.
Flexible work from home options available.
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