Senior Associate Attorney- 3670366

Job Title: Senior Associate Attorney

Location: Miami, Florida 33156

Salary/Payrate: $130,000–$150,000 annually, plus bonus and
excellent benefits

Work Environment: Hybrid – Fully on-site for the first 60 days,
followed by three days in the office and two days remote each
week

Term: Full-Time / Permanent

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer get
hired

Job Description:

A premier South Florida maritime defense law firm is seeking two
experienced Senior Associate Attorneys to join its highly
respected litigation team. This is an outstanding opportunity for
attorneys interested in handling sophisticated litigation and
developing advanced trial skills while working alongside
accomplished maritime practitioners.

The firm’s practice focuses on admiralty and maritime matters,
including civil litigation, arbitration, and appellate work in
both state and federal courts. Senior Associates receive
meaningful case responsibility, direct client interaction,
mentorship, and the opportunity to work on high-profile matters
for Fortune 500 companies and internationally recognized clients.

The selected attorneys will work fully in the office during their
first 60 days to become familiar with the firm’s cases,
processes, and protocols. After successfully completing the
initial 60-day period, they will transition to a hybrid schedule
consisting of three days in the office and two days working
remotely each week.

Responsibilities:

* Manage maritime and insurance defense litigation matters from
inception through resolution.
* Develop case strategies in collaboration with partners and
other members of the litigation team.
* Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery requests, legal
memoranda, and other case-related documents.
* Conduct complex legal research and prepare detailed case
analyses.
* Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings,
mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
* Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts,
and witnesses.
* Assist with appellate briefing and related legal proceedings.
* Oversee case management and ensure compliance with court
deadlines and client-reporting requirements.
* Provide guidance and support to junior attorneys, paralegals,
and other members of the case team.
* Maintain the firm’s standards for quality, responsiveness,
professionalism, and client service.

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
* Active membership in the Florida Bar and in good standing.
* Four to seven years of civil litigation experience.
* Insurance defense experience preferred.
* Maritime or admiralty law experience strongly preferred.
* Experience managing litigation matters with limited
supervision.
* Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
* Strong oral advocacy, negotiation, and communication abilities.
* Deposition, hearing, mediation, arbitration, or trial
experience.
* Demonstrated academic achievement.
* Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to work fully on-site for the first 60 days and follow
a three-day in-office/two-day remote schedule thereafter.