“From developing true friendships to getting continuous support for both personal and professional development, my lateral associate experience at Jackson Walker has been nothing short of amazing.”
Maggie Lu
Associate, Houston
“Changing law firms as a mid-level associate is never easy, but the entire team at Jackson Walker—from office managing partner to support staff—could not have been more helpful and supportive during my transition.”
Manny Schoenhuber
Associate, Houston
“Jackson Walker made my transition—both to a new firm and a new place—easy and enjoyable, and has been committed to my success here from day one.”
Dyana Mardon
Associate, San Antonio
“Jackson Walker thought of every detail to make the transition as smooth as possible. While a move is never easy, the people and community at JW made me feel like I had been a part of the team for years.”
Courtney Bristow
Partner, Dallas
“Our transition to Jackson Walker was seamless. True to the firm’s culture, the transition team was collaborative, transparent, and determined in their efforts – they continued to follow through even months after we joined.”
Joe Regan
Partner, Fort Worth
Culture
Personality, culture, and human values are cornerstones of Jackson Walker’s identity. That shows in the way people treat, respect, and help each other—at all levels—and how they enjoy an atmosphere different from that of other firms.
Commitment to Excellence
The Firm’s culture and commitment to excellence have been major factors in its economic success. That is why we are always seeking talented lateral attorneys who enhance the Firm’s personality, diversity, culture, and focus on human values.
Jackson Walker offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Telemedicine -24/7 access to US board certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video conference
- Fertility & Adoption Benefits
- Calm Membership
- Peloton Partnership
- Access to virtual coaching and therapy through Modern Health
- Business Travel Accident Coverage
- Personal Travel Emergency Assistance
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Health, Dependent Care and Transit
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Backup Child Care and Elder Care
- JW FIT – Wellness Program offering discounts on medical premiums, team challenges, education and motivation for your health and well-being
- 18 weeks paid Parental Primary Leave/3 weeks paid Parental Secondary Leave (for parent but not primary care-giver)
- Alternative work schedule policy
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Laptop computers and technology support (including iPhones and iPads)
- Membership dues to national, state and local bar associations and cost of participation in various activities
- CLE opportunities including State Bar of Texas online CLE
- Comprehensive associate professional development programs
- Integration program
Note: If you join as a partner, the benefits you receive may vary. The above list outlines the types of benefits presently available. Eligibility for benefits depends on the terms outlined in the official plan policy. All benefits are subject to potential changes at any time, for any reason, and may vary by office location.
At Jackson Walker, we take pride in providing a supportive, inclusive environment for our attorneys and business professionals. By actively recruiting, retaining, and advancing a diverse team, we are better equipped to serve our sophisticated, global clients and contribute to making our communities better places.
Read how Jackson Walker fosters a culture where everyone belongs.
Search Firms
All experienced attorney candidates presented to Jackson Walker by Search Firms must be submitted through a blind submission, and Search Firms are required to have a current placement agreement on file to submit a candidate for consideration. Search Firms must have prior candidate approval from a member of the appropriate JW lateral attorney recruiting team listed below before submitting a resume.
Associate Candidates
Lateral Associate candidate submissions should be directed to Lateral Associate Recruiting.
Partner Candidates
Lateral Partner candidate submissions should be directed to Lateral Partner Recruiting.
Key Contacts
