Maritime Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

A leading law firm in Miami, Florida is seeking a Maritime Litigation Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and be an active member of the Florida Bar with over 4 years of personal injury litigation experience, ideally related to maritime law. Responsibilities include managing maritime cases, drafting litigation documents, and guiding clients through the legal process. The position offers a robust benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Ideally 4+ years of personal injury litigation experience, preferably in maritime law.
• Ability to manage a high volume of litigation cases and take them to trial.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Self‑starter driven by long‑term career goals.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle day‑to‑day management of maritime cases.
• Draft and file litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, and motions.
• Guide plaintiff clients through the case process.
• Interact with expert witnesses, including drafting reports and affidavits.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.

Skills

Strong litigation and case management skills

Effective communication and client service abilities

Proficient in drafting legal documents and conducting legal research

Education

Law degree (Juris Doctor) from a fully ABA‑accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Maritime Litigation Attorney to join its South Florida team in Miami, Florida. This role offers an opportunity to expand and develop a maritime litigation practice within a leading litigation firm.

Duties

• Handle day‑to‑day management of maritime cases.
• Draft and file litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, and motions.
• Guide plaintiff clients through the case process.
• Interact with expert witnesses, including drafting reports and affidavits.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.

Requirements

• Active member in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Ideally 4+ years of personal injury litigation experience, preferably in maritime law.
• Ability to manage a high volume of litigation cases and take them to trial.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Self‑starter driven by long‑term career goals.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.

Education

• Law degree (Juris Doctor) from a fully ABA‑accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership with the Florida Bar.

Skills

• Strong litigation and case management skills.
• Effective communication and client service abilities.
• Proficient in drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

The law firm is the largest personal injury law firm in the country with over 800 lawyers. It has recovered over $10 billion for its clients. Its practice areas include car accidents, medical malpractice, consumer, negligence, premises liability, workplace, business litigation, civil rights, class actions, mass arbitration, defective products, dangerous drugs, SSD, and mass torts. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the firm has offices in multiple locations including Los Angeles, California; Chicago, Illinois; Boston, Massachusetts; and New York City, New York.

SKILLS – Insurance Plaintiffs – General, Personal Injury Plaintiffs, Maritime