Litigator
Organising Institution / Firm
Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
Austin, TX
💰 Stipend / Pay
Competitive salary with annual bonus plan (exact amount Not specified)
🎓 Eligibility
5+ years of relevant work experience; Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school; Licensed and in good standing with the State of Texas; If licensed 3 years or less, graduated in top third of law school class; Experience in administrative litigation (preferably electric or telecommunications); Willing to work in Austin, TX.
🛡️ Category
Law Firm Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Litigator – Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC (Austin, TX)
Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC, a Texas law firm established in 1917, is seeking a full-time Litigator for its Austin, TX office. The role focuses on complex electric and telecommunications regulatory matters, administrative proceedings, spin-off litigation, and condemnation activity for utility and infrastructure clients.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Licensure: Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of Texas. Candidates licensed 3 years or less must have graduated in the top third of their law school class.
- Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience, with experience handling administrative litigation matters (preferably in the electric or telecommunications sector).
- Location & Mobility: Ability to work in-person at the Austin, TX office; occasional travel may be required.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Support administrative proceedings, spin-off litigation, and condemnation activity.
- Work on complex regulatory matters in the electric and telecommunications industries.
- Provide client service to utilities and infrastructure investors.
- Manage competing litigation priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Competitive salary with an annual bonus plan (exact figure not specified).
- Mode: Full-time (Austin office).
- Benefits: Fully firm-paid medical insurance for attorneys and dependents (minimal annual deductible), dental, vision, 401(k)/profit sharing after 1 year, cell phone reimbursement, life and long-term disability insurance, state bar fees, and CLE expenses covered. Partnership consideration available after 5 years with credit given for prior experience.
Application Procedure
- Review the full job opening on the official listing.
- Submit application details via the provided LinkedIn job portal or directly through the firm's career page at NamanHowell.com/careers.
Official Contact
Recruiting Contact: Julia' Grimm, Recruiting Manager (Litigation + Transactional)