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 19 reviews)); "People and culture are great at this firm" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 12 reviews)); "Friendly staff and attorneys." ((in 8 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 19 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

5.0

Feb 4, 2022

Great job

Attorney

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Upper management is very supportive of your growth and success

Cons

They pay lower than market

3.0

Jan 25, 2022

Great start for unexperienced legal professionals

Business immigration analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Great learning opportunities for aspiring attorneys and paralegals -Many free/catered meals

Cons

-Oftentimes toxic work environment where mistakes are punitive

3.0

Jan 23, 2022

Staff not allowed to wfh during big Covid epidemic

Legal secretary

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People overall nice. Pretty relaxed.

Cons

One of the secretaries was let go because she wanted to work from home in Houston because of a diabetic daughter. They insisted she come into the office despite Harris County telling people to stay home due to huge outbreak of Covid. Our managing partner did not care.

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