Litigation Attorney

Horr, Skipp & Perez, P.A.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Horr, Skipp & Perez, P.A. seeks an experienced maritime defense associate to join South Florida’s premier firm. Work alongside renowned practitioners in admiralty and maritime matters, including civil trials, arbitrations and appeals in state and federal courts.

Ideal candidates have 3–10 years of civil litigation experience, with insurance defense and maritime law experience highly preferred. Florida Bar in good standing and client-focused, detail-oriented professionals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense experience preferred.
• Maritime law experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Admiralty and maritime defense litigation in civil matters.
• Civil trial practice, arbitration and appeals in state and federal courts.
• Provide client service with strong research and persuasive writing.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Oral Advocacy

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Client Service

Education

Florida Bar Admission

Tools

Clio

Job description

Excellent opportunity for an experienced maritime/insurance defense associate seeking a collaborative environment to join South Florida’s preeminent maritime defense firm and work alongside our renowned practitioners at the top of their profession.

Our representation in admiralty and maritime matters includes civil trial practice, arbitration and appeals in state and federal courts.

Horr, Skipp & Perez, P.A. is currently seeking an associate with 3 to 10 years of civil litigation experience.Insurance defense experience is preferred. Experience in maritime law is highly desired.If you have stellar academic credentials, strong legal research and excellent writing skills, possess strong and persuasive oral advocacy, a desire to excel and work your way up the ranks of the law firm, the ability to provide excellent customer service to our clients with a client first mindset, are highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and deadlines and a member of the Florida Bar in good standing, let’s talk.

Additional attributes of the associate we seek include:

• Maintaining a high level of integrity, ethics and professionalism at all times
• Exercising sound judgment, discretion and loyalty in all matters
• Demonstrating an inherently strong work ethic and the willingness and ability to assume greater responsibility as needed
• Demonstrating the ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Maintaining a willingness to learn each day, accept and follow directions and embrace new challenges
• Having a self-motivated disposition and committing each day to achieving your personal best
• Focusing on building a career within our organization rather than looking for the next job.

What can Horr, Skipp & Perez, P. A. offer our associates that other law firms can’t?

• The opportunity to develop litigation and trial skills quickly
• The opportunity to engage directly with clients
• The opportunity to handle cases for Fortune 500 companies. We represent two of the largest cruise lines in the world!
• The opportunity for growth and firm leadership

Qualifications:

• Federalcourt experience preferred
• Familiarity with Clio or others case/document management software (preferred)