Things Could Be Better - Paralegal Wilson Elser Employee Review

2.0
Feb 18, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Respectable attorneys. But tends to take part in the micro-managing.

Cons

micro-management poor moral no incentives not sensitive to the staff needs does not give back to the community shows no staff appreciation pays below the market rate $100 bonuses or no bonuses very low raises or no raises a neat paperless desk is the way to go??? This is a Law Firm, not a model office!!! no attempt to better the office environment no after hours activities or events any complaints or suggestions? Tough!!! I'm managing the office not you. no overtime meals no overtime cab rides home no hot water in the kitchen no drinking water no training

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5.0
Jul 4, 2026
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Pros

Good coworkers and supervisors. Billable work environments tend to be the same in terms of monotony, so it helps to have a good team.

Cons

Billable hours aren't the most fun thing in the world. Huge caseload.

3.0
Jul 18, 2026
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Pros

Great benefits, pay is okay. Partners are reasonable and nice.

Cons

Firm is misogynistic. They either drove someone to quit/fired really good talent and one of the only attorneys that was sweet to the staff after they took the side of male colleague in their interpersonal issue. Watched this person get bullied and firm did nothing. A lot of exclusive groups and mean girl behavior in chicago office it is really a shame

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