Federal Litigation Associate – Maritime & Personal Injury Defense

Foreman Friedman; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreman Friedman is hiring an experienced litigation associate for its Miami office to handle federal and state maritime and admiralty claims, personal injury defense, negligent security, medical negligence, and other complex civil matters.

This role offers direct collaboration with partners and sophisticated institutional clients, such as cruise lines, insurers, and travel companies, and provides meaningful responsibility including case management, depositions, and motions.

Qualifications

• At least three years of litigation experience.
• Experience with federal and state cases in maritime/admiralty.
• Ability to manage cases, take depositions, argue motions, and develop strategy.
• Strong judgment and ability to move cases forward independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases.
• Argue motions.
• Build real courtroom experience.

Skills

Litigation experience

Sound judgment

Independent case movement

Maritime/admiralty experience

Personal injury defense experience

Medical negligence experience

Complex civil matters

Job description

Foreman Friedman is hiring an experienced litigation associate for its Miami office. This attorney will take meaningful responsibility for federal and state cases involving maritime and admiralty claims, personal injury defense, negligent security, medical negligence, and other complex civil matters. Our associates work directly with partners and sophisticated institutional clients, including major cruise and shipping lines, international insurers, P&I clubs, and companies in the travel and hospitality industries.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to manage cases, take depositions, argue motions, develop strategy, and build real courtroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases
• Argue motions
• Build real courtroom experience

Qualifications

• At least three years of litigation experience

Required Skills

• Sound judgment
• Ability to move cases forward independently

Preferred Skills

• Experience in maritime and admiralty claims
• Experience in personal injury defense
• Experience in medical negligence
• Experience in complex civil matters

Pay range and compensation package

Salary: $110,000–$150,000, depending on experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.