Associate Attorney - Litigation Defense - Waco
About The Position
The Waco office of Naman Howell has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney with 4+ 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. Since 1917, our law firm has been providing individuals and businesses throughout Texas with the personal attentiveness and expertise they need on their legal matters when they need it most. We pride ourselves on our heritage, vision, and exceptional results. We are honored to be recognized as a “Top Workplace” by U.S. News & World Report (2024), Austin American-Statesman (2024, 2025), San Antonio Express-News (2024, 2025), and USA TODAY (2025). Winners of these awards must meet a minimum employee headcount and are selected based on employee feedback. Naman Howell employs 200+ professionals, including 100+ attorneys, in 5 offices across Texas with an average tenure of 10.5 years. Our team continues to grow by at least 10% each year, a trend that we expect to continue. To learn more about careers and current openings at Naman Howell, please visit NamanHowell.com/careers.
Requirements
- 4+ 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 personal injury defense, transportation litigation, construction and/or product defect
- Detail-oriented problem solver
- Self-starter
- Collegial and collaborative with a “client first” mindset
Responsibilities
- Handling legal matters related to civil litigation defense
- Provide excellent client service in a timely and efficient manner
- Explain complex legal principles to non-experts in a succinct and understandable manner
- Manage multiple competing priorities
- Work in a team-oriented environment and meet 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
- 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
- Annual state bar fees covered by the firm
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
