Overview
Law Firm Partner Jobs in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex at Cotten Schmidt
Title: Law Firm Partner
Company: Cotten Schmidt
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
About Cotten Schmidt
Cotten Schmidt is a dynamic, collaborative, and tech-forward firm headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, with additional offices in New Orleans, Corpus Christi, and Houston. We welcome established rainmakers, rising leaders, and those looking for greater control over their practice. Whether you bring a portable book of business or not, we want to discuss the next phase of your career.
Why Join Us?
In many traditional law firms, compensation is determined each year by a senior lawyer or committee, leaving too much room for subjectivity. This often overlooks the real value and performance of lawyers who don’t have close relationships with the decision maker(s). Cotten Schmidt rejects this old-school approach.
By rewarding the work you do, the clients you attract, and the business you provide to others, we remove the barriers that keep talented lawyers from realizing their full potential. In fact, a newly employed attorney with a solid book of business can quickly become the highest-compensated lawyer in the office. Additionally, we offer:
Flexible Work Options: Work from any of our four offices or from wherever you thrive. We offer fully remote, hybrid, part-time, and full-time arrangements.
Long-Term Growth & Leadership Opportunities: Expand your practice with the support of a cohesive team. You’ll be empowered to develop your leadership skills, collaborate with other high-performing partners, and shape the future of your practice group.
Transparent, Results-Driven Compensation: We reject subjectivity. Our structure rewards the work you deliver, the clients you bring in, and the opportunities you provide to colleagues.
Comprehensive Benefits: Your overall well-being is paramount. We offer a robust medical benefits package—along with other competitive benefits—so you can focus on your clients and your practice with peace of mind.
Robust Referral Network: Tap into a firm-wide infrastructure of cross-practice collaboration. Gain referrals from colleagues, and refer out work to build stronger client relationships.
Who We’re Looking For
Practice Leaders & Rainmakers: Whether you specialize in litigation, commercial transactions, employment, or other practice areas, we have opportunities for you.
Entrepreneurs & Innovators: If you’re seeking autonomy over your practice and want to maximize earnings based on your own productivity, this is your platform.
Mentors & Team Builders: We need partners who are excited to develop junior attorneys, foster inclusive team environments, and shape the culture of their practice area.
Ideal Qualifications
7+ years of law firm experience with proven leadership in litigation, corporate transactions, or related areas.
Portable book of business is welcome (and can rapidly accelerate your compensation), but not required.
Trial or transactional experience at a high level; ability to independently run matters from inception to conclusion.
Licensed to practice law in Texas or Louisiana (or eligible to waive in, depending on office location).
So, if you’re worn out from pushing forward but not actually moving ahead, and are curious about Cotten Schmidt’s system, reach out for a confidential conversation. Let’s run the numbers together, based on your current productivity and portable business, we can project your future earnings and show you exactly how our firm’s structure can help you grow—both financially and professionally.
Cotten Schmidt is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants who seek an environment where success is measured by your accomplishments—not your connections.
