Associate Attorney - Litigation Defense - Austin

Naman Howell Smith & Lee PLLC

$80K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of civil litigation experience, particularly in personal injury defense or related areas
  • Demonstrated excellence in client service
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-starter capable of teamwork and deadline management
  • Client-first mindset with a collaborative approach

Responsibilities

  • Handle civil litigation defense cases
  • Provide timely and efficient client service
  • Communicate complex legal concepts clearly to clients
  • Manage multiple priorities and cases effectively
  • Collaborate with team members on legal strategies
  • Participate in firm-related activities and meetings

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunities
  • 401(k) and profit sharing after a year
  • Fully paid medical insurance for attorneys and their dependents
  • Affordable dental and vision insurance options
  • Coverage of annual state bar fees
  • Additional fringe benefits including cell phone reimbursement and life insurance
Full Job Description
The Austin office of Naman Howell has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably in personal injury defense, transportation litigation, construction and/or product defect.

We offer competitive salaries with outstanding benefits, an attractive annual bonus plan, profit sharing/401(k), exemplary medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, plus many other fringe benefits.

Our firm offers a fast-track to partnership. Associates are eligible for partnership consideration after 5 years of employment with the firm, credit may be granted dependent on previous experience. Lateral attorneys are encouraged to apply.

Position Qualifications:
  • Experience in handling legal matters related to civil litigation defense strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to provide excellent client service in a timely and efficient manner
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex legal principles to non-experts in a succinct and understandable manner
  • Detail-oriented problem solver with ability to function in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple competing priorities
  • Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment and meet deadlines
  • Collegial and collaborative with a "client first" mindset


Position Requirements:
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school
  • Licensed to practice and in good standing in the State of Texas
  • Occasional local as well as state-wide travel may be required


Benefits:
  • Competitive salary with annual bonus plan
  • 401(k)/profit sharing after one-year of service
  • Medical insurance is fully paid by the firm for attorneys and their dependents, subject to a minimal annual deductible
  • Dental and vision insurance available at low rates
  • Other fringe benefits offered, such as cell phone reimbursement, life insurance and long-term disability
  • Annual state bar fees covered by the firm


This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an NHSL employee. Other responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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