Maritime and Personal Injury Attorney

Maritime Personal Injury Trial AttorneyLocation: Miami, FloridaPractice Area: Maritime Law | Cruise Ship Litigation | Plaintiff Personal Injury

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A nationally recognized maritime litigation firm is seeking an experienced litigator for its Miami office to handle high‑value, high‑stakes cruise‑ship and maritime injury cases.
Strong trial skills preferred; plaintiff and maritime defense attorneys encouraged to apply confidentially.
The RoleThe successful candidate will manage complex maritime personal injury matters, including cruise ship incidents, catastrophic injuries, and cases involving jurisdictional and other admiralty issues.
Responsibilities include:Managing maritime personal injury cases from inception through trial.Developing litigation strategy and overseeing discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.Taking first-chair or second-chair trial responsibilities based on experience.Conducting hearings, mediations, depositions, and other litigation proceedings.Working with expert witnesses and developing case themes and trial strategies.Navigating maritime law, cruise line liability, jurisdiction, and venue issues.Maintaining strong client relationships and driving cases toward favorable resolutions.QualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law school.Active membership in the Florida Bar.8+ years of litigation experience.First-chair trial experience strongly preferred.Experience in maritime law, admiralty, cruise ship litigation, or complex personal injury litigation.Plaintiff-side experience preferred; attorneys with relevant maritime defense experience will also be considered.Excellent oral advocacy, negotiation, analytical, and case-management skills.Ability to independently manage complex litigation and work effectively within a collaborative trial team.Compensation & BenefitsThe firm offers flexible compensation structures designed to accommodate different experience levels and career priorities, including:Competitive high-base-salary opportunities.Performance-driven compensation and bonus structures.Paid benefits.Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career advancement.Compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and the selected compensation structure. xzbcwsv
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