Litigator - Austin

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Life insurance

401(k)/profit sharing

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

The Austin office of Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC is seeking a Litigator to support administrative proceedings, handle spin-off litigation, and manage major condemnation activity. This role focuses on complex electric and telecommunications regulatory matters for leading clients, including utilities and infrastructure investors.

Qualifications include 5+ years of experience, a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Texas bar admission, and ability to work in the Austin office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Texas.
• Top third of law-school class if licensed 3 years or less.
• Willing to work in the Austin office.

Responsibilities

• Support administrative proceedings and spin-off litigation.
• Manage significant condemnation activity for clients.
• Handle complex electric and telecommunications regulatory matters.

Skills

5+ years of experience

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The Austin office of Naman Howell, an over 100-year-old Texas law firm, has an immediate opening for a Litigator to support administrative proceedings, sort spin-off litigation, and manage significant condemnation activity.

This position will require significant work on complex electric and telecommunications regulatory matters for outstanding clients, including some of the largest utilities and infrastructure investors in the world.

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.

Lateral attorneys are encouraged to apply. Associate attorneys are eligible for partnership consideration after 5 years of employment with the firm; credit may be granted dependent on previous experience.

Position Qualifications

• Experience in handling administrative litigation matters, preferably in the electric or telecommunications industry
• 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

• 5+ 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
• If licensed 3 years or less, candidate must have graduated in the top third of their law school class
• Able and willing to work in the firm's Austin office
• Occasional 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 and CLE expenses 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 an NHSL employee. Other responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.