Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC.

Pros: Glassdoor Reviews:
5.0
★★★★★
Former Employee, more than 3 years
Great place to work
Aug 16, 2022 - Litigation Legal Assistant in White Plains, NY
Recommend
CEO Approval
Business Outlook
Pros

Everyone that I worked with showed unwavering support and assistance when needed

Cons

I did not see many cons, I left because I could not grow anymore

Current or former employee?: Former Employee

Last Year at Employer: 2022

Job type: Full time

Pros: Indeed Reviews:

5.0
Productive and fun workplace.
Externship (Former Employee) - White Plains, NY - April 16, 2018
Productive and fun workplace. The attorneys are very nice and helpful. Everyone is fun and cool and they know how to make work not feel like a job - amazing.

Indeed Reviews:

5.0
Attorneys are down to earth and easy to get along
Litigation Paralegal (Former Employee) - Newark, NJ - September 24, 2021
Nice place to work. Stable employment. Attorneys are very nice. Plenty of personal time off. But pay may be low. However, would not hesitate to work there again.
Pros
Flex time
Cons
Compensation may be on the low side.

Indeed Reviews:

5.0
easy commute, worked with some great people
Legal Assistant (Former Employee) - White Plains, NY - May 24, 2014
Working at Eckert Seamans was an experience, in a good way. Everyday there was something different that needed to be done. This employment kept a paralegal on their toes, as everyday there was a new and interesting project that needed to be done.
Pros
Lunch with our support staff meetings once a month. Also, if you completed your task in a timely manner, you were given the option to leave early or take comp time.
Cons
I honestly cannot think of any

Glassdoor Reviews:

5.0
★★★★★
Former Employee, more than 3 years
Great place to work
Aug 16, 2022 - Litigation Legal Assistant in White Plains, NY
Recommend
CEO Approval
Business Outlook
Pros

Everyone that I worked with showed unwavering support and assistance when needed

Cons

I did not see many cons, I left because I could not grow anymore

Glassdoor Reviews:

5.0
★★★★★
Former Employee, more than 1 year
Very good firm. Room for growth.
Nov 11, 2021 - Legal Secretary
Recommend
CEO Approval
Business Outlook
Pros

Good firm. Room for growth.

Cons

No cons. Be ready to work.

Glassdoor Reviews:

5.0
★★★★★
Current Employee, more than 5 years
Reasonable place to work
Oct 8, 2019 - Associate Attorney
Recommend
CEO Approval
Business Outlook
Pros

Its a law firm and with any job at a law firm, it comes with its own challenges. With that said, its a perfectly reasonable place to be employed.

Cons

health insurance could be improved.

Current or former employee?: Former Employee

Last Year at Employer: 2022

Job type: Full time

Cons: Glassdoor Reviews:

1.0
★
Current Employee
Be Careful Who You Work For
Oct 28, 2022 - Lawyer
Recommend
CEO Approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Washington DC: Great Location. Some very nice people

Cons

Washington DC office: Some people are good to work for, some are extremely difficult. Life is too short to work for someone who does not treat you well. Find people on LinkedIn who used to work at the office you are applying to. Ask their opinions about the people you will be working for. They can give you the most honest assessment because they are no longer tied to the firm. Even people who worked at the firm many years ago can provide valuable insights.

Glassdoor Reviews:

1.0
★
Former Employee, less than 1 year
Disorganized
May 26, 2022 - Legal Assistant
Recommend
CEO Approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing particularly comes to mind.

Cons

I felt micromanaged and onboarding training was lacking.

Indeed Reviews:

I wouldn't recommend working there.

Senior Paralegal (Former Employee) - Philadelphia, PA - May 24, 2022

They put us on furlough during Covid for 9 months, terminated our health benefits, and told us we were to return to work only to lay off 80% of the firm. They kept two departments running which were allowed to work remotely during Covid telling the rest us they didn't have remote capability. They laid off employees who worked for 30 years plus with no severance pay. Then asked only a few to return. We were instructed to apply for unemployment when they laid us off. My overall experience is that this firm does not care about their employees.

Current or former employee?: Former Employee

Last Year at Employer: 2022

Job type: Full time

Cons: Management makes promises to associates about their professional development, but in reality, they do not invest in them. Associates are valued based on how much money they bring to the firm and those who do not generate enough billable hours are let go.
Overall morale within the firm was low.
Suggestions: To improve the firm, management should invest in their associates and focus on their long-term development rather than only considering their billable hours. Lateral hiring is not a sustainable solution.

Current or former employee?: Former Employee

Last Year at Employer: 2022

Job type: Full time