Associate Attorney, Maritime & Admiralty

Long Beach CA Full-Time

Collier Walsh Nakazawa is a respected maritime and admiralty law firm representing ship owners marine insurers port terminals logistics companies and maritime industry stakeholders. With a strong presence in Californias major port cities the firm handles complex shipping disputes marine casualty matters cargo claims insurance coverage litigation and regulatory issues affecting maritime operations.

Our Long Beach office sits at the center of one of the busiest port complexes in the world providing associates with meaningful exposure to sophisticated maritime clients and high-impact disputes.

We are seeking an Associate Attorney with 37 years of litigation experience to join our Long Beach maritime practice. This position offers hands-on responsibility in state and federal courts direct client interaction and the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in admiralty and shipping law.

Candidates with maritime experience are strongly preferred; however attorneys with backgrounds in transportation law insurance defense or complex commercial litigation are encouraged to apply.

• Manage and litigate maritime and admiralty matters in California state and federal courts
• Draft pleadings motions discovery and dispositive filings
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Represent clients at hearings mediations arbitrations and trial
• Advise ship owners port terminals and marine industry clients on risk and liability exposure
• Analyze marine insurance coverage issues
• Assist with maritime casualty investigations
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop litigation strategy

• 37 years of litigation experience
• Maritime/admiralty experience preferred
• Experience in federal court practice strongly preferred
• Strong legal research writing and analytical skills
• Ability to independently manage cases and deadlines
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Active California Bar admission (required)

• Marine casualty and cargo litigation
• Port and terminal liability matters
• Marine insurance coverage disputes
• Jones Act or Longshore & Harbor Workers Compensation Act cases
• International shipping disputes