Maritime Litigation Attorney

Cole, Scott & Kissane • West Palm Beach, FL

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About The Position

Cole, Scott & Kissane seeks an attorney with 3–5 years of maritime litigation experience. The attorney will provide legal counsel to clients and handle litigation matters, including depositions, dispositive motions, hearings, mediations, and trials. The role also involves legal research, case-law analysis, preparation of pleadings and correspondence, and communication with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed member of the Florida Bar
• Must have 3–5 years of experience in maritime law
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both 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 provide analysis of case law
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Provide exemplary legal counsel to clients

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, with monthly revenue-based bonus potential for associates and an 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
• Parental leave
• Professional development through the “CSK Learning Series” and in-office lunch and learns
• Diverse, inclusive, supportive, and team-oriented work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed