Paralegal - Admiralty & Maritime Litigation Practice

About the Firm

Simms Showers LLP is a nationally recognized law firm with a deeply experienced and international Admiralty and Maritime Litigation practice. Our maritime team handles complex litigation and advisory work involving vessel arrest and maritime attachment, container leasing and maritime bankruptcy matters, Jones Act and Longshore Act litigation, personal injury and cargo cases, and other specialized maritime legal issues. The firm combines maritime law expertise with sophisticated civil and bankruptcy litigation skills to deliver exceptional results for global clients.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly capable, detail-oriented Paralegal to provide substantive support to our Admiralty and Maritime Litigation practice. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and comfortable working in a dynamic legal environment with international reach. You will work closely with attorneys on litigation support, case preparation, legal research, document management, and coordination with clients and local counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of maritime litigation and transactional support, including vessel arrest and maritime attachment, maritime bankruptcy filings, and general maritime dispute matters.
• Prepare and manage filing documents, declarations, exhibits, and pleadings for U.S. and international courts.
• Conduct legal research and summarize case law, statutes, regulations, and judicial opinions (e.g., Jones Act, Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, maritime tort concepts).
• Assist with discovery, document review, and organization of electronic document databases.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, counterparties, maritime factors, surveyors, and local counsel domestically and internationally.
• Maintain case calendars, deadlines, shipping schedules, and logistical support for worldwide vessel arrests or related actions.
• Draft correspondence, legal notices, affidavits, and memoranda to support client matters.
• Assist in preparing trial materials, deposition binders, and evidence packages.

Qualifications

Required

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal education
• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience (law firm experience strongly preferred)
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Experience managing complex case files and multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred

• Experience in Admiralty / Maritime law, shipping, transportation, or international litigation
• Familiarity with vessel arrest procedures, maritime liens, or maritime enforcement actions
• Bankruptcy experience or exposure to financial restructuring matters

Why Join Simms Showers

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Exposure to high-level international maritime litigation
• Collaborative, professional firm culture
• Opportunity for long-term growth within a specialized practice area

Salary

• $45,000 - $90,000/year