Associate Attorney - Litigation Defense - Austin

Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) / Profit sharing

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC in Austin seeks an Associate Attorney with 3+ years in civil litigation, preferably in personal injury defense, transportation, construction, and premises/products liability. You will litigate matters from inception through resolution, including discovery, drafting and arguing motions, appearing at trials, and assisting with appellate proceedings.

The firm offers competitive compensation with annual bonus, 401(k)/profit sharing after one year, and comprehensive

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience (preferred in PI defense, transportation, construction, premises and products liability).
• Ability to litigate matters from inception through resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication; explain complex legal principles clearly.

Responsibilities

• Litigate matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct discovery and draft/argue motions.
• Appear at trial and assist with appellate proceedings.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Discovery

Trial preparation

Client service

Education

J.D. (ABA accredited)

Job description

Overview

The Austin office of Naman Howell has an opening for a Associate Attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably in personal injury defense, transportation litigation, construction, and premises and products liability. This role will include litigating matters from inception through resolution, including conducting discovery, drafting and arguing motions, appearing at trial, and assisting with appellate proceedings.

Position Qualifications

• Experience in handling legal matters related to civil litigation defense strongly preferred
• 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

Position 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
• Competitive salary with annual bonus plan
• 401(k)/profit sharing after one-year of service
• 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
• Other fringe benefits offered, such as cell phone reimbursement, life insurance and long-term disability
• Annual state bar fees covered by the firm

About Naman Howell

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, 2026). 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.