About the Role
Naman Howell seeks an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience for its Austin office. The role offers a fast-track to partnership, with eligibility after 5 years of employment.
Responsibilities
- Handling legal matters related to civil litigation defense
- Providing excellent client service in a timely and efficient manner
- Explaining complex legal principles to non-experts in a succinct and understandable manner
- Managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Working in a team-oriented environment and meeting deadlines
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
Skills
- Civil litigation defense
- Personal injury defense
- Transportation litigation
- Construction litigation
- Product defect litigation
- Client service
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus plan
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Outstanding benefits
- Attractive annual bonus plan
- Profit sharing/401(k)
- Exemplary medical insurance (fully paid for attorneys and dependents, subject to a minimal annual deductible)
- Exemplary dental insurance (available at low rates)
- Exemplary vision insurance (available at low rates)
- Exemplary life insurance
- Exemplary long-term disability insurance
- Other fringe benefits (e.g., cell phone reimbursement)
- Annual state bar fees covered by the firm
About the Company
- Naman Howell has been providing individuals and businesses throughout Texas with legal expertise since 1917.
- The firm prides itself on its heritage, vision, and exceptional results.
- 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).
- Employs 200+ professionals, including 100+ attorneys, in 5 offices across Texas.
- Average employee tenure is 10.5 years.
- The team continues to grow by at least 10% each year.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
