Maritime Litigation Attorney

Csklegal; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health, dental, disability & life ins.

Paid time off (20 days)

Professional development & CSKLearning

End-of-year bonus potential

Job summary

Cole, Scott & Kissane in Miami seeks an attorney with 3-5 years of maritime litigation experience to join our team.

You will take and defend depositions, draft dispositive motions, attend hearings, mediations and trials, and perform legal research with analysis of case law.

The ideal candidate is admitted to the Florida Bar, has strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving skills, and can work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the Florida Bar.
• 3-5 years of experience in maritime law.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Perform legal research and analyze case law.
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence.
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Provide exemplary legal counsel to clients.

Skills

Maritime law knowledge

Legal research

Depositions

Drafting pleadings

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Cole, Scott & Kissane seeks an attorney with 3-5 years of maritime litigation experience.

Responsibilities:

• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and argue dispositive motions
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials
• Perform legal research and provide analysis of case law
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Provide exemplary legal counsel to clients

Qualifications:

• Must be a licensed member of the Florida Bar
• Must have 3-5 years of experience in maritime law
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Competitive Compensation, with Monthly Revenue-Based Bonus potential for associates, and End-of-Year Bonus
• Full Benefits Package, with choices from among several Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance Plans
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• 20 days of Paid Time Off
• Professional Development with our "CSK Learning Series" and In-Office Lunch and Learns
• Diverse, Inclusive, Supportive, and Team-Oriented Work Environment

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