Associate Attorney - Litigation Defense - San Antonio

Naman Howell Smith & Lee PLLC • San Antonio, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Naman Howell’s San Antonio 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 is seeking an attorney with at least three years of relevant experience, preferably in personal injury defense, transportation litigation, construction, and/or product defect matters. Occasional local and statewide travel may be required.

Associates may be considered for partnership after five years of employment with the firm, with credit potentially granted for prior experience. Lateral attorneys are encouraged to apply. Naman Howell is a Texas law firm with more than 200 professionals, including over 100 attorneys, across five offices.

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.
• Strongly preferred: experience handling civil litigation defense matters.
• Excellent client-service skills and the ability to provide service in a timely and efficient manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal principles to non-experts succinctly and clearly.
• Detail-oriented problem solver able to function in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Self-starter able to work in a team-oriented environment and meet deadlines.
• Collegial and collaborative approach with a client-first mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in personal injury defense, transportation litigation, construction, and/or product defect matters.
• Prior experience may be credited toward the five-year period for partnership consideration.

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 multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Travel locally and statewide occasionally, as required.

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.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• 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