Seasoned Maritime Attorney — Admiralty Litigation Expert

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

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.