Not gunna set the world on fire here - Staff Accountant Sidley Austin Employee Review

3.0
May 12, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Job security, long-standing ride the highs and lows blue-chip law firm. Lots of PTO and great benefits package.

Cons

No much room for growth, managers that have no business managing people, not cutting edge at all and you're non-productive capital. A lot of stay-the-course sorta folks who just want safe and secure jobs that will never be superstars.

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Pros

Working on top tier matters in the industry

Cons

Hours are too long and irregular

1.0
Jul 24, 2026
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Pros

The folks who have been at Sidley for 3+ years are great.

Cons

HORRIBLE leadership and management at the firm. The workday integration was a mess, and new CHRO has really tanked the company culture. They are also only giving out 3% raises the year the firm has record profits. Associates are burnt out and mean to staff. They underpay staff and then wonder why their best talent is leaving.

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