BIG LAW, BETTER.

Staff Professionals

At McDermott, we’re doing Big Law better. We don’t just invest in your future, we act as a career accelerant to propel you along your journey, wherever it may lead. And even as we celebrate hard work and excellence, we emphasize happiness—encouraging a rich, full life outside the office. It’s all part of our #AlwaysBetter mantra, as we strive to bring our best to our clients and each other every day.

TOP FIRM FOR ASSOCIATE SATISFACTION

Vault Top Ranked 2025


NATIONALLY RANKED TOP WORKPLACE

2024 Top Workplaces - USA Today
2024 Top Workplaces Badges


BEST WORKPLACES FOR WOMEN

Fortune Best Workplaces for Women 2024


GREAT PLACE TO WORK CERTIFIED

Great Place to Work Certified Jul 2024 - Jul 2025


BEST PLACE TO WORK FOR LGBTQ+


FOUNDING
MEMBER


BEST LAW FIRM
FOR WOMEN
HALL OF FAME


TOP FIRM
FOR CAREER
DEVELOPMENT


TOP 10 MOST
INNOVATIVE
LAW FIRMS


5.0
CERTIFICATION


340+

LEGAL 500

recommended lawyers, 35+ “leading lawyers”

100+

LEGAL 500

recommended practices, 20+ Tier 1 and Tier 2.

100+

CHAMBERS

ranked practices on 3 continents, 40+ Band 1 and Band 2

260+

CHAMBERS

ranked lawyers, 100 Band 1 and Band 2