Associate Attorney - Litigation Defense - San Antonio

Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

401(k)/profit sharing

Medical, dental, vision, life, LTD

Fringe benefits (cell phone, etc.)

Job summary

The San Antonio office of Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC seeks an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably in personal injury defense, transportation, construction or product defect matters.

We offer competitive salaries with an attractive annual bonus plan, profit sharing/401(k), comprehensive medical/dental/vision and life insurance, plus fringe benefits. A fast-track to partnership is available after five years of employment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably in personal injury defense and related fields.
• Ability to explain complex legal principles to clients clearly and succinctly.
• Detail-oriented with capacity to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation matters with a focus on defense work.
• Provide excellent client service and timely communication.
• Meet deadlines and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Civil litigation defense

Client service

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The San Antonio 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.

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

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.