Associate Attorney - Litigation Defense - Fort Worth

Naman Howell Smith & Lee PLLC • Fort Worth, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Naman Howell’s Fort Worth office is hiring an Associate Attorney to handle civil litigation defense matters from inception through resolution. The work includes conducting discovery, drafting and arguing motions, appearing at trial, and assisting with appellate proceedings. Relevant practice areas preferably include personal injury defense, transportation litigation, construction, and premises and products liability.

Associates are eligible for partnership consideration after five years of employment with the firm; credit may be granted 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 legal matters related to civil litigation defense is strongly preferred.
• 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 succinctly and understandably.
• Detail-oriented problem-solving skills and ability to function in a fast-paced environment while managing 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 premises and products liability.
• Prior experience may be credited toward partnership consideration.
• Lateral attorneys are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Litigate matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct discovery.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Appear at trial.
• Assist with appellate proceedings.
• Provide excellent client service in a timely and efficient manner.
• Explain complex legal principles to non-experts clearly and succinctly.
• 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.
• 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