Maritime Attorney

Core Talent Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Talent Services represents a respected law firm in New Orleans seeking an experienced Maritime Attorney to join its admiralty practice. The attorney will handle complex maritime matters in federal and state courts, work with clients, and support business development.

The candidate must have a JD, Louisiana Bar admission, and at least 3 years of admiralty/maritime experience; familiarity with the Jones Act and federal maritime law is preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Louisiana State Bar license in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years of admiralty and maritime law experience.
• Demonstrated courtroom and deposition experience in maritime matters.
• Working knowledge of the Jones Act, general maritime law, LHWCA, and federal admiralty jurisdiction.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions in federal court.
• Ability to manage a complex, multi-matter caseload independently with strong organizational discipline.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills — maritime litigation demands precision in both.
• Admission to the Eastern and/or Western District of Louisiana and/or Fifth Circuit — preferred.
• Familiarity with admiralty procedural rules including Rule 9(h) and Supplemental Rules for Admiralty and Maritime Claims.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in admiralty and maritime matters in federal and state courts.
• Handle maritime personal injury claims including Jones Act seaman cases, longshoreman and harbor worker matters, and general maritime negligence.
• Manage cargo claims, vessel damage matters, and marine insurance coverage disputes.
• Draft and review maritime contracts including charter parties, bills of lading, towing agreements, vessel purchase agreements, and marine services contracts.
• Advise clients on maritime lien issues, vessel arrests, and in rem proceedings.
• Handle offshore energy and platform-related injury litigation including OCS workers and OCSLA claims.
• Conduct depositions of maritime experts, vessel crew, surveyors, and treating physicians.
• Manage discovery, motions practice, and pretrial preparation on complex maritime matters.
• Counsel clients on maritime regulatory compliance including USCG, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Negotiate settlements and manage alternative dispute resolution in maritime matters.
• Collaborate with co-counsel, expert witnesses, marine surveyors, and investigators as needed.
• Maintain and develop client relationships and contribute to business development efforts over time.

Skills

Courtroom advocacy

Deposition experience

Jones Act knowledge

Maritime law

Legal research

Contract drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

| Position | Maritime Attorney

| Practice Area | Admiralty & Maritime Law

| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana

| Employment Type | Full-Time, Direct Hire

| Experience Required | Minimum 3 Years Maritime / Admiralty

| Bar Admission | Louisiana State Bar — Required

| Compensation | Commensurate with Experience

| Firm Profile | Confidential — Disclosed Upon Mutual Interest

THE OPPORTUNITY

Core Talent Services is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a well-regarded law firm with a strong maritime and admiralty practice in New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans is one of the most active maritime legal markets in the United States, and this firm has established itself as a trusted and sophisticated presence in that market. They are seeking an experienced Maritime Attorney to join their team and contribute meaningfully to a practice that handles complex, high-stakes matters across the full spectrum of admiralty and maritime law.

This is an opportunity for an attorney with genuine maritime experience to bring their expertise to a firm that will support and invest in their professional growth. Compensation is intentionally structured to reflect experience — the more you bring, the more this role can offer. Whether you are a third-year associate ready to take on more responsibility or a senior attorney looking for a better platform, this firm wants to hear from you.

WHY NEW ORLEANS FOR MARITIME LAW

New Orleans sits at the intersection of the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi River, and one of the most active port systems in the world. The Southern District of Louisiana and the Eastern District are among the busiest maritime dockets in the country. For a maritime attorney, New Orleans is not just a place to practice — it is the epicenter of American admiralty law. The density of maritime clients, the depth of the local maritime bar, and the volume and complexity of matters available here are unmatched outside of Houston.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent clients in admiralty and maritime matters in federal and state courts, including the Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals


• Handle maritime personal injury claims including Jones Act seaman cases, longshoreman and harbor worker matters, and general maritime negligence


• Manage cargo claims, vessel damage matters, and marine insurance coverage disputes


• Draft and review maritime contracts including charter parties, bills of lading, towing agreements, vessel purchase agreements, and marine services contracts


• Advise clients on maritime lien issues, vessel arrests, and in rem proceedings


• Handle offshore energy and platform-related injury litigation including OCS workers and OCSLA claims


• Conduct depositions of maritime experts, vessel crew, surveyors, and treating physicians


• Manage discovery, motions practice, and pretrial preparation on complex maritime matters


• Counsel clients on maritime regulatory compliance including USCG, OSHA, and environmental regulations


• Negotiate settlements and manage alternative dispute resolution in maritime matters


• Collaborate with co-counsel, expert witnesses, marine surveyors, and investigators as needed


• Maintain and develop client relationships and contribute to business development efforts over time

PRACTICE AREAS — DEFENSE AND PLAINTIFF CONSIDERED

The firm considers candidates from both plaintiff and defense backgrounds. Experience in any of the following areas is relevant:

• Jones Act seaman injury litigation


• Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) matters


• Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) cases


• General maritime negligence and unseaworthiness claims


• Marine cargo claims and bill of lading disputes


• Marine insurance coverage and hull and machinery claims


• Vessel arrests, maritime liens, and in rem proceedings


• Towage, wharfage, and vessel collision matters


• Offshore platform and energy industry injury litigation


• Maritime environmental liability and pollution response


• Cruise ship and passenger vessel claims


• Charter party disputes and commercial maritime contracts

REQUIREMENTS

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school


• Active Louisiana State Bar license in good standing — required


• Minimum 3 years of admiralty and maritime law experience — required


• Demonstrated courtroom and deposition experience in maritime matters


• Working knowledge of the Jones Act, general maritime law, LHWCA, and federal admiralty jurisdiction


• Experience drafting and arguing motions in federal court


• Ability to manage a complex, multi-matter caseload independently with strong organizational discipline


• Strong written and oral advocacy skills — maritime litigation demands precision in both


• Admission to the Eastern and/or Western District of Louisiana and/or Fifth Circuit — preferred


• Familiarity with admiralty procedural rules including Rule 9(h) and Supplemental Rules for Admiralty and Maritime Claims