Associate Attorney - Litigation Defense - Fort Worth

Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD

401(k)/profit sharing

Fringe benefits

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC in Fort Worth seeks an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably in personal injury defense, transportation, construction, and premises and products liability. The role handles matters from inception to resolution, including discovery, motions, and trial.

We offer competitive salary with annual bonus, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, plus 401(k) with profit sharing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in civil litigation defense.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent client service promptly.
• Strong written and verbal communication; explain legal principles clearly.
• Detail-oriented problem solver in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who works well in a team and meets deadlines.
• Collegial and collaborative with a client-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Litigate matters from inception through resolution, including discovery.
• Draft and argue motions and appear at trial.
• Assist with appellate proceedings.

Skills

Civil litigation

Client service

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

J.D. degree

Texas bar license

Job description

The Fort Worth office of Naman Howell has an opening for an 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.

We offer competitive salaries with an attractive annual bonus plan, plus exemplary medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, profit sharing/401(k), plus many other fringe benefits.

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.

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

Who is 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.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of a NHSL employee. Other responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.