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 this office." ((in 39 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 24 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 12 reviews)); "People and culture are great at this firm" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great colleagues, highly motivated and willing to help each other." ((in 8 reviews))

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

"poor management" ((in 19 reviews)); "The pay is low for the area and no real growth within company." ((in 18 reviews)); "Holiday parties are super cheap at a restaurant, and bonuses are absolutely ridiculous." ((in 7 reviews)); "Contract work isn't as predictable as a salary." ((in 6 reviews)); "Long hours and below market salary" ((in 5 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 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

Jun 8, 2023

Not happy

Legal secretary

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and easy commute

Cons

Stressful environment and bad management

1.0

May 5, 2023

Avoid

Associate lawyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None whatsoever. It is a toxic workplace.

Cons

It is a toxic workplace.

3.0

May 5, 2023

Big law hours without market salary

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big law benefits and reputation

Cons

1950 billable requirement but very below market salary. They sell themselves on the culture and it’s not enough

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