Overview
Introduction
Jackson Walker is the largest exclusively-Texan law firm, with over 450 attorneys working from six offices across the state. Associates express high levels of satisfaction with nearly every aspect of firm life, from hours to culture to compensation to D&I. As a full-service firm, virtually all practice areas are represented, and associates enjoy a variety of sophisticated legal work.
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Vault Verdict
Jackson Walker prioritizes hiring candidates with the whole package—diversity, experience, grades, and a personality that will mesh with the firm’s collegial culture. Professional, productive, and respectful are words used by the associates to describe the firm’s atmosphere with an emphasis on the firmwide social camaraderie experienced both in the workplace and at firm-sponsored events. Noting a lack of hierarchy, the associates feel treated as equals by partners and appreciate having insight into firm finances, performance, and expectations of associates. Workloads are heavy but manageable with flexibility to control the location and distribution of work. While compensation may not be at market scale, the associates are generally happy with their generous bonuses. Associates ret...
About the Firm
Jackson Walker is the largest firm contained completely in Texas. The firm has more than 450 attorneys practicing in a broad range of practice areas in six offices across the Lone Star State: Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Angelo, and San Antonio. Jackson Walker represents 6 of the Fortune 10, 38 of the Fortune 100, and 124 of the Fortune 500. Internationally, attorneys have represented clients in more than 85 countries and territories, and the firm is a founding member of Globalaw, a worldwide network of law firms with offices throughout the U.S. and in more than 58 countries worldwide.
Big Dallas Beginnings
Jackson Walker was established in 1887 when former schoolteacher W.J.J. Smith started his practice in Dallas. In the 1890s brothers John and George Robertson, came ...
Associate Reviews
- “Jackson Walker does a fantastic job with firm-sponsored happy hours and lunches. The social aspect is a hallmark of the firm's culture, and people are generally very pleasant and easy to work with.”
- “Lawyers and staff are all pleasant and helpful—everyone seems to have a common goal in mind. Partners are cognizant of our lives at home and expect great things while also managing having a life beyond the firm.”
- “Jackson Walker has a very collegial culture. I have found that I can pick up the phone and call anyone in any office, and the attorney is always willing to assist me with whatever I might need.”
Why Work Here
Grow and Lead Early On
Jackson Walker maintains a strong partner-to-associate ratio, and we take pride in staffing clients’ matters efficiently so our associates have the opportunity to take on a great deal of responsibility early on in their career. Plus, our broad range of clients allows our associates to handle a wide variety of high-value work.
Diversity at Jackson Walker
Getting Hired Here
- “Obviously, all the usual factors are important (grades, interview skills, experience). But, JW really values its culture and protects it fiercely. Even though the associates here are from a variety of backgrounds, and we are all expected to work hard and be good at what we do, everyone is a team player, and everyone recognizes the importance of life happenings outside of the office.”
- “The firm wants the top talent available. Good grades and journal experience are mandatory. The firm also places a high emphasis on hiring diverse candidates. The firm provides training for those who interview candidates.”
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