Legal Assistant - Business Law - Austin

Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant to join our growing transactional practice.

This position may be offered full-time or part-time. We offer competitive pay rates. Full-time employees are eligible for outstanding benefits, including exemplary medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, and profit sharing/401(k) after one year of service.

Duties, including but not limited to:

• Scheduling & calendaring
• Entering attorneys’ time
• Assisting with monthly billing cycle
• Drafting correspondence
• Opening new cases in the firm’s internal system
• Scanning & saving documents electronically; physical & digital filing; organizing & maintaining documents
• Boxing & closing files upon completion
• Making travel arrangements; submitting expense reimbursements
• Maintaining confidentiality for all cases
• Other duties & special projects as assigned

Position Requirements:

• 2+ years of prior office work experience required
• Prior legal experience preferred but not required
• Fast learner, especially with cloud-based systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work/projects
• Excels at taking and following directions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable with strong work ethic and professional demeanor
• Business casual attire required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Legal staff members are required to work in the office during standard business hours Monday through Friday. Working from home before or after business hours and/or on weekends may be required occasionally in order to successfully complete one’s work.

Staff members are exposed to typical office working conditions. Staff members should be able to stand, sit at an office space, speak and understand the English language, lift computer equipment, supplies and materials, and use office equipment and computers.

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.

In 2024, we were honored to be recognized as a “Top Workplace” by U.S. News & World Report, Austin American-Stateman, and San Antonio Express-News. This year, we are thrilled to be named by USA TODAY as a Top Workplace for 2025. Winners of this award must have 150 or more employees and are selected solely 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.