Lead Plaintiff-Side Maritime Litigator (Jones Act)

Jobot; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 150 000 - 200 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Jobot in Houston, Texas seeks an experienced Plaintiff-Side Maritime & Jones Act Litigation Attorney to take ownership of a busy docket and advance cases through discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D., an active license, and meaningful Jones Act or maritime experience, with strong writing and client communication skills. This on-site, full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $200,000 per year, depending on experience.

Qualificações

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active law license in good standing.
• Meaningful hands-on Jones Act, maritime, or admiralty litigation experience.

Responsabilidades

• Manage maritime and Jones Act matters through active litigation.
• Develop case strategy and evaluate liability, damages, seaman status, and other maritime-specific issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Manage written discovery, document production, experts, records, and evidence.
• Communicate directly with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Prepare for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Work closely with paralegals and support staff to manage deadlines and move cases forward.
• Handle matters involving maritime injuries, offshore accidents, vessel incidents, wrongful death, and other complex plaintiff litigation.
• Maintain ownership of deadlines and priorities while managing a significant caseload.

Conhecimentos

Jones Act litigation

Maritime/admiralty litigation

Writing and client communication

Formação académica

J.D. from accredited law school

Active law license in good standing

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Jobot in Houston, Texas seeks an experienced Plaintiff-Side Maritime & Jones Act Litigation Attorney to take ownership of a busy docket and advance cases through discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D., an active license, and meaningful Jones Act or maritime experience, with strong writing and client communication skills. This on-site, full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $200,000 per year, depending on experience.