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

3.0

Nov 14, 2017

Business Immigration Analyst (paralegal)

Business immigration analyst

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Pros

Top-notch training for staff in the latest immigration practice, case management software; many professional development opportunities - even for a Biglaw firm. Intelligent peers; beautiful office space.

Cons

Staff recruitment is limited to those with prior exp or alumni of two New England colleges. I.e. it's difficult to get your foot in the door if you are not an alumna. Cutthroat competition among Billable hours-- analysts and most staff are expected to meet an annual billable hours quota. Tracking billables is tedious and can be a chore even for seasoned staff. Firm recently went through a wave of staff layoffs in early to mid 2016. You've been warned...

4.0

Nov 6, 2017

Overall a Positive Place to Work

Anonymous employee

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Pros

The working environment within my practice group was positive. The partners, associates, and support staff were friendly and accommodating. Weekly meetings were held to keep everyone on the same page. The company hosts several events throughout the year to keep morale high.

Cons

There was a certain degree of favoritism within my practice group. HR/management played into this rather than working to remove it. Associates on the partner track seem to take more precedence over off-track associates. Employees with the same experience and qualifications as me were hired at higher salaries due to the firm's current need, definitely hurt morale/motivation. No work-life balance.

3.0

Oct 25, 2017

Good, but could be a lot better

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Pros

National Platform to gain a lot of experience and work with a variety of people in numerous areas

Cons

Too many politics that are typical in big law firms.

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