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

3.0

Apr 18, 2017

Political

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits - but it is a labor and employment firm.

Cons

Very political, and if you are on the wrong side, watch your back.

1.0

Mar 10, 2017

Nice selection of tea in the break room

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My immediate coworkers were some of the loveliest people I've ever worked with. I'd totally poach them if given the chance.

Cons

Everything else. There are firms with good, trusted reputations, clear strategies, goals and a sense of a unified culture. Seyfarth is a firm with a lot of bodies. My impression was of a scattered mindset, unclear goals, at times, haphazard legal practices, a technologically vintage environment and an apathetic attitude toward employees, all with a consistent and prescient pall of expendability looming. The office design was oppressive and the antithesis of a workspace designed to foster a team or collegial environment. For anyone coming with significant experience from a reputable firm, the adjustment to this unorthodox firm will be jarring. I suppose that for a brand new practitioner with no basis for comparison, or for someone coming back to law after unemployment, Seyfarth might (?) be an ok place to gain experience. I view my time there as a very unfortunate blip.

5.0

Feb 22, 2017

Just keep swimming

Case assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Genuine co-workers, great team building, constant workflow, everyone is treated fairly and very appreciative of the staff, normal business hours, advanced technology, enjoy days in the office

Cons

Currently Working on improving opportunities for training - at first, you're kind of thrown in and you either sink or swim. Just keep swimming! You'll get there.

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