Case Assistant - Practice Team Assistant Cooley Employee Review

2.0
Nov 19, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

My other peers were really helpful and supportive whenever I needed help with anything. Many of the secretaries and paralegals, and other employees that work here are really nice and will go out of their way to ask you about your day. Some of the work I did here was indeed meaningful - gave me a lot of good insight and perspective as well as making that relationship with an attorney.

Cons

Too much micromanagement - I understand there are protocols for the upper managemnet to follow and rules that need to be enforced. However, when it came to communicating those rules and standards, I felt like I was left in the dark. Additionally - it seemed like there were rather different standards for each person that was a part of the same team making it difficult to decipher where you stand. Heavily scrutinization over small mistakes and no recognition for a job well done or good feedback from peers.

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5.0
Jun 20, 2026
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Pros

Great work-life balance, lots of support and mentorship, and opportunity for growth.

Cons

Commute can be difficult, if you don't live nearby your office.

2.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Hudson river view from the office is amazing - Modern sleek interior (like Virgin Airlines lounge) with various different working spaces (although none are private) - Interesting variety of clients, especially in the emerging technologies - as far as NYC options go, this is among the most casual environment without stuffy formalities (e.g. dress) - if you manage to find a good group of people in a high powered practice area and just work with them ALL THE TIME, you'll probably enjoy it - firm treats summer associates really really well (but don't expect it to carry over to being an associate) - is an early adapter for rolling out tech in various areas

Cons

- there is a TON of BS, hypocrisy and lip service from management to attorneys on things like DEI, hiring & retention, culture, transparency, etc. - firm can be vicious with stealth layoffs while gaslighting you to believe it's "unsatisfactory performance" - politics over performance: who (specifically, big partner) knows you / likes you matters more than your skills/performance when it comes to it - (promotions, layoffs, etc.) - Only partners get offices; others are in cubicles in an open space pit with no privacy or noise protection - regardless of what the firm touts about "Cooley culture," it's just another cold cutthroat BigLaw player trying to claw higher up AmLaw 100, not afraid of churn & burn through associates and less profitable partners alike - three words: white boys club.

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