Does Seyfarth Shaw pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Seyfarth Shaw employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Seyfarth Shaw. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Seyfarth Shaw?

76% of Seyfarth Shaw employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Seyfarth Shaw 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Seyfarth Shaw?

Associate (25) , Associate Attorney (20) , Business Immigration Analyst (16) , Paralegal (15) , Legal Secretary (14) , Case Assistant (13) , Attorney (12) , Senior Business Immigration Analyst (8) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Immigration Paralegal (4) , Legal Assistant (4) , Conflicts Researcher (3) , Counsel (3) , Executive Assistant (3) , Partner (3)

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

"Great people to work with." ((in 37 reviews)); "Pay and benefits are good" ((in 18 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 13 reviews)); "People and culture are great at this firm" ((in 13 reviews)); "Almost everyone I have worked with has been super nice and understanding" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"The pay is low for the area and no real growth within company." ((in 20 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 18 reviews)); "Contract work isn't as predictable as a salary." ((in 7 reviews)); "overworked & low compensation" ((in 7 reviews)); "Long hours." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Seyfarth Shaw layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Seyfarth Shaw locations?

Chicago , Atlanta , Boston , New York , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Washington , Houston , Charlotte , Sacramento , Seattle , Century City , Lombard , Mundelein , Baton Rouge , Lawrenceville , Koreatown, Los Angeles

Seyfarth Shaw reviews

3.8

76% would recommend to a friend

(337 total reviews)

Peter Miller

76% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

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Seyfarth Shaw has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 337 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Seyfarth Shaw 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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337 reviews

1.0

Aug 25, 2023

Most memorable experience

Billing supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not too much to add here but there were a few good men.

Cons

I was shocked by the culture and lack of integrity and common decency at a firm that's involved in employment law.

2.0

Jan 18, 2023

No professional development for non-attorney professionals

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Autonomy, cold brew on tap, some friendly and knowledgeable coworkers

Cons

Toxic culture of fear and intimidation; disorganized and inconsistent communication patterns from attorney “leaders;” lack of documented job descriptions and performance standards; attorneys with inflated egos, characteristics of paranoia, and track records of subpar leadership

2.0

Sep 8, 2020

Mediocre experience

Conflicts researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There weren’t many pros other then some nice coworkers

Cons

Micromanagement and treated as dispensable by management

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