Associate Attorney - Litigation Defense - Fort Worth

Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC 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.Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.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 preferredDemonstrated ability to provide excellent client service in a timely and efficient mannerStrong written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex legal principles to non-experts in a succinct and understandable mannerDetail-oriented problem solver with ability to function in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple competing prioritiesSelf-starter with a demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment and meet deadlinesCollegial and collaborative with a "client first" mindsetPosition Requirements:3+ years of relevant work experienceJuris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law schoolLicensed to practice and in good standing in the State of TexasOccasional local as well as state-wide travel may be requiredBenefits:Competitive salary with annual bonus plan401(k)/profit sharing after one-year of serviceMedical insurance is fully paid by the firm for attorneys and their dependents, subject to a minimal annual deductibleDental and vision insurance available at low ratesOther fringe benefits offered, such as cell phone reimbursement, life insurance and long-term disabilityAnnual state bar fees covered by the firmWho 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-Statesman, 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 /careers.

Created: 2025-09-24