Associate Attorney - Litigation Defense - San Antonio

Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC, has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney with 5+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably in personal injury defense and transportation litigation.

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 matters involving personal injury defense and trucking/transportation matters 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:

• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in the State of Texas
• Occasional local as well as state-wide travel may be required

Benefits:

• 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, Naman Howell continues to provide 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 named among other leading law firms in the country on the 2024 U.S. News Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms list. Firms credited this distinction are evaluated in six different areas: quality of pay and benefits, job and company stability, belongingness and esteem, career opportunities and professional development, work/life balance and flexibility, and physical and psychological comfort.

Naman Howell employs 200 professionals, including 100 attorneys, in 6 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.