Associate Attorney - Litigation Defense - Austin

Naman Howell Smith & Lee PLLC • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in handling legal matters related to civil litigation defense
• Experience preferably in personal injury defense, transportation litigation, construction and/or product defect
• 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

Responsibilities

• Handling legal matters related to civil litigation defense
• Providing excellent client service in a timely and efficient manner
• Explaining complex legal principles to non-experts in a succinct and understandable manner
• Functioning in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple competing priorities
• Working in a team-oriented environment and meeting deadlines

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Outstanding benefits
• Attractive annual bonus plan
• Profit sharing/401(k)
• Exemplary medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• Many other fringe benefits
• Fast-track to partnership
• 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
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Annual state bar fees covered by the firm

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level