Associate Attorney - Litigation Defense - The Woodlands

Naman Howell Smith & Lee PLLC • Spring, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Naman Howell’s Houston office is hiring an Associate Attorney to handle civil litigation defense matters. The role involves litigating cases from inception through resolution, including conducting discovery, drafting and arguing motions, appearing at trial, and assisting with appellate proceedings. The firm prefers experience in personal injury defense, transportation litigation, and construction matters.

The firm offers a fast track to partnership. Associates may be considered for partnership after five years of employment, with potential credit for prior experience. Lateral attorneys are encouraged to apply. Occasional local and statewide travel may be required.

Requirements

• At least 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.
• Experience handling civil litigation defense matters is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent client service in a timely and efficient manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal principles to non-experts clearly and succinctly.
• Detail-oriented problem-solving ability and capacity to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple competing priorities.
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment and meet deadlines.
• Collegial and collaborative approach with a client-first mindset.
• Ability to travel locally and statewide occasionally, as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in personal injury defense.
• Experience in transportation litigation.
• Experience in construction litigation.

Responsibilities

• Litigate matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct discovery.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Appear at trial.
• Assist with appellate proceedings.
• Provide timely and efficient client service.
• Explain complex legal principles to non-experts in a succinct and understandable manner.
• Manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus plan.
• 401(k) and profit sharing after one year of service.
• Medical insurance fully paid by the firm for attorneys and their dependents, subject to a minimal annual deductible.
• Dental and vision insurance available at low rates.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Annual state bar fees covered by the firm.
• Other fringe benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree