The Woodland office of an established, over 100-year-old Texas law firm has an immediate opening for an associate attorney with 5+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably in personal injury defense and transportation litigation.
The associate will primarily work for a senior partner with a very busy and dynamic practice. We are looking for a person who is a hard-working self-starter. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with a long-term interest in developing their own practice, as we offer a fast partnership track for productive associates. Numerous previous associates are now successful partners at Naman Howell.
We offer competitive salaries with outstanding benefits, including an attractive annual bonus plan, profit sharing/401(k), exemplary medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, plus many other fringe benefits.
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.
Desired Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of relevant work experience.
- Admitted to the Texas Bar.
- Occasional travel is required.