Maritime Litigation Attorney
Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
Salary undisclosed
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Description
At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.
Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking an Attorney with a strong background in Maritime law to join our South Florida Maritime group. This is an opportunity to grow and develop your maritime litigation practice at the premier one of the pre-eminent litigation firms in the country.
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day handling of Maritime cases.
- Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memoranda of law.
- Guide plaintiff clients through the case process
- Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
- Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances on behalf of plaintiffs
Qualifications
- Law degree (Juris Doctor) from a fully ABA accredited law school
- An active member in good standing with the Florida Bar
- Ideally 4+ years of PI litigation experience (ideally Maritime)
- Ability to manage 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
Benefits
Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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About this role
Morgan & Morgan's South Florida Maritime group is building its litigation practice and looking for an attorney with meaningful experience in maritime law to handle cases from intake through trial. You'd manage a substantial caseload of plaintiff-side maritime matters, handling the full spectrum of litigation work: drafting pleadings and discovery, preparing clients and expert witnesses, and representing clients in depositions, mediations, and court. This role suits someone comfortable working at volume and comfortable in the courtroom.
The position requires a Florida Bar license and ideally at least four years of personal injury litigation experience, preferably with a maritime focus. You'll need strong writing and oral advocacy skills, the ability to juggle multiple cases simultaneously, and genuine client service instincts. Morgan & Morgan offers standard benefits including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays. The role is based in Miami and requires in-office work.
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