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 36 reviews)); "Pay and benefits are good" ((in 20 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 14 reviews)); "People and culture are great at this firm" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great colleagues, highly motivated and willing to help each other." ((in 7 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 18 reviews)); "poor management" ((in 18 reviews)); "Contract work isn't as predictable as a salary." ((in 7 reviews)); "Holiday parties are super cheap at a restaurant, and bonuses are absolutely ridiculous." ((in 6 reviews)); "Lacks Diversity in some departments." ((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).

Reviews by job title

337 reviews

2.0

Aug 16, 2015

National Presence, Strong L&E Practice, Weaker in Other Areas

Associate attorney

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly partners, excellent L&E practice, national presence, substantial pool of resources

Cons

Spotty mentorship, disparate practice groups (outside of L&E), oddly territorial and unhappy associates, below market pay for hours required

3.0

Jul 21, 2015

Associate

Associate attorney

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Firm Name - imagine that! Really, the best thing was the firm covered the country. Midwestern billing rates made the efficiency on billables pretty easy, no clients really seemed to sweat the bills aggressively. Understood the concept of differentiation - hence, Seyfarth Lean, etc - showing progressive attempts as anticipating how legal practice would evolve.

Cons

History as L&E depressed income - partners couldn't understand how billing on contracts with effective rates of $250/hr for a partner prevented them from having take home pay like big boys (Kirkland, Jenner, etc.). Management didn't want to look under the hood - partners allowed to abuse associates because everyone had skeletons, so tacit agreement not to ask too many questions.

3.0

Oct 19, 2014

Can be better

Attorney

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Decent work Good people Small pond Gives you big firm experience

Cons

Below market pay Not the most sophisticated work A bit niche with L and E Poor leadership / management Outdated business management approaches Client development is motivated by fluffy marketing as opposed to an earnest attempt to develop a sustainable competitive position Bureaucratic

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