Question 1

Is Orrick a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Orrick has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 481 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 18% over the last 12 months. 60% of employees would recommend working at Orrick to a friend and 58% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Orrick have been left by employees working as Anonymous, Associate Attorney and Managing Associate.

Question 2

Does Orrick pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Orrick employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Orrick. This rating has decreased by 18% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Orrick?

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60% of Orrick employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Orrick 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Orrick?

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Associate (61), Anonymous (36), Paralegal (19), Managing Associate (14), Associate Attorney (10), Senior Associate (10), Stagiaire (10), Attorney (7), Avocat (5), Lawyer (5), Manager (5), Marketing (5), Summer Associate (5), Business Development (4), Director (4)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Orrick according to real employee reviews?

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"Surrounded by great people that are both brilliant and easy to get along with." ((in 53 reviews)); "Great culture and remote working encouraged" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great colleagues and not everyone lives to work." ((in 17 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 15 reviews)); "hours were not so bad and pay was good" ((in 13 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Orrick according to real employee reviews?

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"It's biglaw; long hours and unpredictable." ((in 24 reviews)); "Management at the time was poor" ((in 18 reviews)); "back and personable place to practice law (even with long hours and difficult demands from clients) to a greater focus on business generating and utilization rates." ((in 9 reviews)); "During periods of transition, clearer and more consistent communication would go a long way in maintaining trust and morale." ((in 4 reviews)); "Numerous lateral hires make for a patchy office culture at times" ((in 3 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Orrick layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Orrick layoffs and their outlook for job security at Orrick in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Orrick locations?

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New York, San Francisco, Wheeling, Menlo Park, Washington, Los Angeles, Houston, San Jose, Pittsburgh, Wheeling, Arlington, Albany, Fort Worth, Texas City, Cincinnati, Irvine, Seattle, Lanham, Boston, New York Mls, West Menlo Park, Swissvale, Chinatown

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