Does Wilson Elser pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Wilson Elser employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Wilson Elser. This rating has improved by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Wilson Elser?

68% of Wilson Elser employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Wilson Elser 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Wilson Elser?

Associate Attorney (91) , Associate (58) , Paralegal (53) , Attorney (47) , Legal Secretary (31) , Legal Assistant (22) , Litigation Paralegal (19) , Law Clerk (13) , Partner (13) , Conflicts Analyst (9) , Of Counsel (8) , Paralegal Clerk (7) , Legal Records Clerk (6) , Senior Associate (6) , Lawyer (5)

What are the pros of working at Wilson Elser according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great and easy to get along with." ((in 55 reviews)); "Benefits are good and working from home once a week is helpful" ((in 31 reviews)); "Good work life balance something that is not typical for attorneys." ((in 20 reviews)); "Staff is nice and helpful" ((in 18 reviews)); "Great support staff and assistance" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Wilson Elser according to real employee reviews?

"poor management and organization skills" ((in 30 reviews)); "$100 bonuses or no bonuses" ((in 18 reviews)); "low salary and a lot of micro managing" ((in 15 reviews)); "There is no training or formal mentoring program as young associates are "thrown into the fire."" ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours and Saturdays expected." ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Wilson Elser layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Wilson Elser locations?

New York , White Plains , San Francisco , Los Angeles , Chicago , Las Vegas , Houston , San Diego , Milwaukee , Baltimore , Orlando , Florham Park , Dallas , Boston , Phoenix , Philadelphia , Atlanta , McLean , Albany , Denver , Newark , Washington , Stamford , Seattle , Madison , Garden City , Detroit , Livonia , Costa Mesa , Elizabeth

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Wilson Elser reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(647 total reviews)

Dan McMahon

81% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Senior management

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Work/Life balance

Wilson Elser has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 647 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Wilson Elser 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

647 reviews

4.0

Oct 23, 2025

Review

Paralegal clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- really cool Admin/Supervisor that works with your needs - great teams of attorneys AND support staff to work with. Really friendly attorneys and staff who want you to learn and grow!

Cons

- lowish pay for certain positions

2.0

Oct 20, 2025

Highly dependent on partner

Associate attorney

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High pay rate, opportunity for bonuses if you meet snd surpass billing requirements

Cons

Treatment and quality of life is entirely dependent on your partner and focus area

5.0

Oct 17, 2025

Supportive Culture

Toxic tort paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have had a genuinely positive experience working here. The leadership team is transparent and approachable, which fosters a strong sense of trust. The company culture is collaborative and inclusive, with an emphasis on learning and professional development opportunities. Managers are supportive and care about team members' growth. Work-life balance is respected. The projects and tasks are interesting, and I feel the work I do has an impact that is generally appreciated.

Cons

There have been challenges with the communication style with some attorneys. Occasionally, tasks are unclear; however, most attorneys are open to providing clarification.

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