Maritime Associate Attorney

Florida Bar Foundation the; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore & Company, P.A. in Coral Gables seeks an Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of experience to join its active maritime practice. You will work on a broad range of sophisticated maritime litigation and transactional matters, with a significant focus on the yachting industry, under senior maritime attorneys.

The role offers meaningful responsibility in state and federal court and in vessel-related transactions, alongside strong opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of legal experience, preferably involving litigation, maritime law, or a related practice area.
• Experience practicing in federal court.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.
• Active membership in The Florida Bar and in good standing.
• Fluency in Spanish is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of sophisticated maritime litigation and transactional matters.
• Collaborate with experienced maritime attorneys and assist in case strategy.
• Represent clients in state and federal court, and handle transactional matters involving vessels.
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines with a high level of professionalism.

Skills

Maritime law

Federal court experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Communication skills

Job description

Moore & Company, P.A., a Coral Gables-based law firm specializing in maritime and aviation law, is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of experience to join its active maritime practice.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of sophisticated maritime litigation and transactional matters, with a significant focus on the yachting industry. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced maritime attorneys and will have meaningful responsibility for matters in both state and federal court, as well as transactional matters involving vessels and the maritime industry.

• 3–5 years of legal experience, preferably involving litigation, maritime law, or a related practice area
• Experience practicing in federal court
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
• Active membership in The Florida Bar and in good standing
• Fluency in Spanish is desirable