Maritime Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a maritime litigation attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join their team in West Palm Beach, FL. The ideal candidate will provide exemplary legal counsel and handle various aspects of maritime litigation.

Duties

• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and argue dispositive motions
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials
• Perform legal research and provide analysis of case law
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel

Requirements

• Licensed member of the Florida Bar
• 3-5 years of experience in maritime law
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Certifications

• Florida Bar membership

Skills

• Proficient in legal research and analysis
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills
• Effective client communication

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with monthly revenue-based bonus potential
• Full benefits package including health, dental, disability, and life insurance plans
• 401(k) with employer matching
• 20 days of paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Diverse, inclusive, supportive, and team-oriented work environment

This Fort Lauderdale firm employs litigators who value thorough research, effective management of information, and comprehensive document preparation. They take the time to carefully look over every case and match it to the most effective legal staff. They handle a diverse variety of legal matters including accountants malpractice, aviation and transportation, construction, environmental, general civil litigation, legal malpractice, catastrophic and personal injury, ERISA litigation, intellectual property, banking and financial, employment and labor, family law, fraud litigation, medical malpractice, securities, real estate and foreclosures, and workers compensation.