Support staff not treated as well as legal staff - Paralegal Ropes & Gray Employee Review

3.0
Oct 25, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

I like working hard and striving for something great. As a result, I was intrigued by the ambition of this firm. People want to be the best, and do really great work. This firm goes all out for their clients. Salaries tend to be at or slightly above average.

Cons

Staff gets overworked in the name of catering to attorneys. Some attorneys don't deserve catering to. Furthermore, staff aren't punching bags and are people too. This isn't an environment where people can say what's truly on their minds. If you just want to work and take whatever they give, then fine. Otherwise, this isn't the place for you. Staff is truly used and abused and not appreciated for being the foundation that lawyers stand on.

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Cons

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Pros

The OGC department is ok/fair to work in. Remote option is still available if an argument can be made. Some of the newer management is amazing and forward looking. Seems like a lot of room for opportunities especially with the surge of AI. The best time to work here was the first year, second year tapered down and it seems like HR forces management to lessen “good” end of year ratings. There is a new system for goals (SSP/ strategic priorities) which seems pretty exciting if it’s taken seriously.

Cons

Bonus is incredibly minimal, less than a normal paycheck. Work can seem very tedious, and repetitive. Training is poor and all over the place, very unorganized. There is no room for growth in this department, suggestions have been made to create new roles that are more specific rather than “analyst”. The term “analyst” is used to load on as much work as possible with no distinction of “stretch” job duties.

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