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

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Seyfarth Shaw

Seyfarth Shaw reviews

3.8

76% would recommend to a friend

(337 total reviews)

Peter Miller

76% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

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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Reviews by job title

337 reviews

2.0

Oct 24, 2023

Job

Business immigration analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid work schedule with two days at home

Cons

Toxic environment; poor retention rate

4.0

Sep 12, 2023

Great Entry Level Position

Paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you're looking to get your foot in the door at a prominent law firm this is a great company to do so. Everything I learned truly set a foundation for my career.

Cons

Pay is not so great unless you want to be there for 10+ years and work your way up.

1.0

Jul 24, 2023

Seyfarth Shaw deserves ZERO stars…toxic environment

Legal assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- nice downtown office - near Metra trains - met some wonderful ppl

Cons

- they do not value work/life balance - overworked & low compensation - unappreciative of staff - employer bullies - they do not listen/act on staff complaints - they appear only care about partners

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