About the Firm5-7
One of the largest and most-established law firms in Texas, Jackson Walker has more than 300 attorneys in offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Angelo, and San Antonio. As a full-service firm, Jackson Walker’s broad practice base includes antitrust, business transactions and immigration, labor, litigation, and public finance. Jackson Walker also provides representation to numerous industries like agriculture, energy, Internet and e-commerce, life sciences, and telecommunications. The firm’s clients include Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, major financial institutions, and a range of publicly traded corporations and closely held businesses. The firm is committed to the service of the community and routinely provides pro bono services. Its diverse workplace exemplifies its commitment to diversity issues.
Hiring Criteria8
Jackson Walker recruits candidates with superior academic and professional backgrounds and the dedication and initiative to excel in a comprehensive training program. Jackson Walker looks for new associates who will benefit from working relationships with firm partners in a strong, collegial environment.
Summer Associate Program
The firm seeks applications from outstanding second-year law students to participate in the firm’s summer program. The firm may also invite first-year students to apply depending upon the size of the second-year class.
Salary9, 10
Firm location
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate*
All Offices (September 2007)
$160,000
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$2,600/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation11, 12
The firm offers to new, entry-level associates a starting salary of $160,000, with $15,000 payable upon arrival, $140,000 through base salary, and $5,000 through a guaranteed year-end bonus. New associates receive a signing bonus, summer stipend, and reimbursement for approved bar exam and bar review course fees. The firm pays membership fees to state and local bar associations. Other benefits include:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Supplemental Life-Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Associate Home-Loan Program
Maternity & Disability Leave
401(k) Plan
Bar Dues
CLE
Home Loan
Parental Leave
Areas of Practice13
Antitrust
Appellate
Bankruptcy
Business Transactions
Corporate & Securities
Eminent Domain
Healthcare
Immigration
Intellectual Property
International
Labor & Employment
Litigation
Public Finance
Regulatory & Legislative
Tax
Industries14
Agriculture
Aviation
Electronic Discovery
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Energy
Entertainment & Sports
Environmental
Financial Services
Insurance
Intellectual-Property Litigation
Internet/E-Commerce
Land Use & Municipal Law
Life Sciences & Medical Technology
Media
Medical Malpractice
Real Estate
Special Investigations
Technology
Telecommunications
Toxic Tort/Environmental Litigation
Wealth Planning & Transfer
Other Offices15
Firm Location
Address
Austin
100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin, TX 78701 Phone: 512-236-2000 Fax: 512-236-2002
Fort Worth
301 Commerce Street, Suite 2400 Fort Worth, TX 76102 Phone: 817-334-7200 Fax: 817-334-7290
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