Maritime Associate Attorney

City of Plant City; Coral Gables, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; 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.

The role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated maritime litigation and transactional matters, with a strong focus on the yachting industry. The successful candidate will collaborate with experienced maritime attorneys and handle matters in both state and federal court, including transactional matters involving vessels and the maritime industry.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of maritime litigation and transactional matters.
• Collaborate with experienced maritime attorneys.
• Handle matters in state and federal court.
• Assist with transactional matters involving vessels and the maritime industry.

Skills

Maritime law

Litigation experience

Federal court

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Communication skills

Spanish (desirable)

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