Litigation Discovery Attorney

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Litigation Discovery Attorney! This position will manage and oversee the collection of corporate documents and information to be disclosed outside the company to help ensure completeness, accuracy, and uniformity of corporate discovery responses in litigation matters. This position will also work in conjunction with Carnival's attorneys in all stages of claims and litigation as well as in connection with the operational needs of the company.  This position will also serve as the primary testifying witness in corporate depositions regarding discovery matters.

Essential Functions:

• Organize, manage and oversee the collection of corporate documents and discovery responses in litigation matters to ensure accuracy and uniformity as operationally required to avoid sanctions and adverse judgments from the court in litigation matters. This would include the oversight of prior incident searches by issue which have been compiled from various databases utilized by Carnival as well as the maintenance of a properly organized repository of discovery documents which contains a historical log of previous discovery by ship and issue.
• Serve as the primary corporate representative for depositions and trials as needed. Review pleadings, motions, Rule 26 disclosures and discovery responses in conjunction with Carnival's attorneys in litigation matters.
• Maintain proficiency in, and current understanding of Carnival's HESS-MS system including all updates and revisions.
• Be available on an urgent as needed basis during off hours to handle any and all emergencies relating to depositions, written discovery, litigation, or trial.  Assist with other duties or tasks assigned by senior management which furthers the goals and objectives of the Legal Department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. Degree.
• Florida Bar Member.
• 2-6yrs professional experience required.
• Previous Federal Court litigation experience with preference for maritime experience
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office programs. Typing and legal research.
• Will need to become proficient in the Carnival ecosystem of databases and programs.

Benefits as a member of Carnival's Team:

• A comprehensive healthcare program, dental coverage and flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid term life insurance and long term disability coverage, employee-paid optional life insurance and other voluntary insurance programs.
• A 401(k) plan that includes up to a 3% company match after one year of service and a discretionary-profit sharing contribution in your second year of eligible employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement that provides up to 75% reimbursement for company related professional career development.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan that provides up to a 15% discount off the Fair Market Value of Carnival Corporation Common Stock.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Two complimentary "Fun Ship" cruises a year (based on available space and seniority) as well as discounted rates to friends and family in addition to other discounts to local and neighborhood vendors.
• An on-site fully accredited preschool educational program that provides developmentally appropriate educational programming for families of children ages 6 weeks through 5 years of age and up to 12 years of age during school holidays and summer vacation in addition to drop-in care for those unexpected childcare conflicts.
• An on-site Health and Wellness Center that provides a full range of activities including weight training machines, free weights, cardiovascular equipment, an aerobic center, massage therapy, certified personal trainers and a wide variety of other programs.
• Certified Great Place to Work.

Carnival Cruise Line is the most popular cruise brand in North America and operates 26 ships designed to foster exceptionally fun and memorable vacation experiences at an outstanding value. Carnival Cruise Line is the leading provider of year-round Caribbean cruises and also operates seasonal cruises in Europe, Alaska, New England, Canada, Bermuda, Hawaii, Mexican Riviera and the Panama Canal. The brand caters to a wide consumer demographic, appealing to families, couples, singles and seniors alike. One common denominator among Carnival's guests is the desire for a truly fun, memorable and enjoyable vacation experience. Speaking of fun, we are officially certified as a Great Place to Work aboard our ships as well as in our global corporate headquarters!

Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by local, state, federal, and/or international law.

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