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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. Reviews

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Dinsmore & Shohl is a law firm with offices in fifteen cities throughout the Midwest. The firm has a reputation for its competitive salary and great opportunities for its staff. Employees report that their managers and upper management are supportive and the staff are friendly and hardworking. The firm also offers 18 weeks of paid maternity leave which is a great benefit for new mothers.

Employees have also noted that the firm is transparent and flexible in its management style. They also appreciate the hybrid working environment which is now in place, as well as the close proximity to public transportation in their offices.

However, the firm also has some drawbacks. There is a 1900 billable hour requirement which can be tough for those with young children. Employees also report that they did not receive much assistance or support and there was a lot of pressure to advance. Additionally, "market raises" are not given to every associate and salary is completely discretionary and opaque. There is also a lack of training and diversity in the Indianapolis office, as well as an outdated legal software and systems. Furthermore, there is no bonus structure for hours and new mothers must be at the firm for a full year to qualify for any type of maternity leave.

Overall, Dinsmore & Shohl is a firm with a great reputation for its competitive salary and great opportunities for its staff. While the firm offers some great benefits, there are drawbacks such as the lack of diversity, support, and outdated software and systems. It is important for potential employees to consider these pros and cons before deciding to work at the firm.

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"Poor human beings:" - Anonymous

- Reviewed on Sep 17, 2023

Advice to law firm management: Tear it all down, and start over. Fundamentally flawed from the top down.

Pros: There are none.

Cons: They defend scum bag human beings like Joseph Eubank and do not deserve to benefit from anything. Scumbags.

Partners to Avoid and Why: All of them.

Current or former employee?: Current Employee

Job type: Full time

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"The source had high praise for the Dinsmore & Shohl LLP." - Anonymous

- Reviewed on Jun 23, 2023

Pros: 5.0 Current EmployeeGratefulAccounting Clerk ProsThe appreciated of employees in my groupConsThe company does not go to current employees to see if they would want a position that's open. So if one does not know of an open position in the company they will be disregarded and they hire outside. I feel if they think someone is qualified they could approach them to see if they are interested

Current or former employee?: Former Employee

Last Year at Employer: 2022

Job type: Full time

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"The source's affirming evaluation of the Dinsmore & Shohl LLP was a great source of encouragement." - Anonymous

- Reviewed on Feb 17, 2023

Pros: 5.0 Current EmployeeGreatJan 1, 2023 - Anonymous Employee ProsLike it here. People are greatConsPay relative to similar sized firms is lower

Current or former employee?: Former Employee

Last Year at Employer: 2021

Job type: Full time

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"Dinsmore & Shohl LLP: Unequal Market Raises and Inflexible Policies" - Anonymous

- Reviewed on Jan 30, 2023

Cons: Unequal market raises for associates-Discretionary, opaque salary decisions-In-office work requirement despite remote policies-Lack of training opportunities-Low diversity In Indianapolis office-Outdated legal software and systems-Absence of bonus structure for hours worked-Harsh maternity leave policies, with the need to negotiate while In labor

Current or former employee?: Former Employee

Last Year at Employer: 2022

Job type: Full time

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