Orrick reviews

3.3

57% would recommend to a friend

(393 total reviews)
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Mitchell Zuklie

63% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Orrick has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 393 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Orrick employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Legal industry (3.8 stars).

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393 reviews
4.0
Oct 15, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Top compensation; great vacation policy (i.e., you can actually take it); fantastic office space (the offices really are works of art); more friendly people than one would normally find in a law firm of this size; a fair amount of socialization; great summer programs in most offices; fancy coffee and espresso bars in the building; lots of other perks.

Cons

BIGLAW is inherently flawed, and can never really produce a satisfying work environment because of the billable hour structure. Even Orrick has its difficult individuals, but the overall vibe is touchy-feely. Not all offices are created equal, however, and CA offices have a much better vibe than NY or DC.

2.0
Dec 18, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and Orrick contributes a good percentage to your 401k every year.

Cons

The culture is one that only caters to the partners and attorneys. The staff are on the lowest tier and do not get the best treatment. There is a clear divide amongst the different levels of partners, attorneys and staff. There is not a lot of mingling between attorneys and staff and not the most welcoming place to work. Also, Orrick promotes work/life balance but that does not apply to the staff, only attorneys.

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