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 38 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 20 reviews)); "People and culture are great at this firm" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 12 reviews)); "Friendly staff and attorneys." ((in 9 reviews))

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

"poor management" ((in 18 reviews)); "The pay is low for the area and no real growth within company." ((in 17 reviews)); "Holiday parties are super cheap at a restaurant, and bonuses are absolutely ridiculous." ((in 6 reviews)); "Contract work isn't as predictable as a salary." ((in 6 reviews)); "Office manager runs the place, has too much power and causing a high turnover of staff." ((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 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

4.0

Dec 20, 2025

Better than most firms

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many Social Events Very welcoming A nice worklife balance

Cons

Management micromanages everyone Little opportunity for advancement or raises

1.0

Dec 19, 2025

Not a Positive Experience

Conflicts analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, flexible 35hr week schedule,

Cons

No team work at all, people is not a friendly place to work I never knew the team in my department. Only 3 people and we were 18 … extremely busy shedules people is working over time every single weekend-not life work balance

5.0

Dec 19, 2025

Docketing Administrator

Immigration docketing administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Technology-focused, hybrid work schedule, and good environment

Cons

Low pay, no opportunity to grow

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