Question 1

Does Simpson Thacher pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Simpson Thacher employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Simpson Thacher. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Simpson Thacher?

Accepted Answer

63% of Simpson Thacher employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Simpson Thacher 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Simpson Thacher?

Accepted Answer

Associate (76), Paralegal (26), Associate Attorney (9), Corporate Paralegal (9), Billing Coordinator (5), Staff Attorney (5), Lawyer (4), Legal Assistant (4), Legal Secretary (4), Summer Associate (4), Attorney (3), Receptionist (3), Assistant (2), Counsel (2), Law Clerk (2)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Simpson Thacher according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Great people to work with and learn from." ((in 28 reviews)); "They have really great benefits" ((in 19 reviews)); "Pay is good." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great people and culture." ((in 9 reviews)); "Great cafeteria" ((in 8 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Simpson Thacher according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Long hours and not a lot of appreciation from senior partners." ((in 45 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 12 reviews)); "great place to work, but long hours" ((in 7 reviews)); "My position consisted of mostly diary management and then basic admin tasks such as expenses, processing redlines etc." ((in 4 reviews)); "For them, it's great to get the training that Simpson provides, but if you're not in their shoes, you will have to put up with being treated like a kindergartener like they do." ((in 3 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Simpson Thacher layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Simpson Thacher layoffs and their outlook for job security at Simpson Thacher in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Simpson Thacher locations?

Accepted Answer

New York, Palo Alto, Washington, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Jersey City, Chicago, Cypress, Houston, Fremont, Denver, Century City, Midtown New York

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