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Windels Marx
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Windels Marx Reviews
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extremely poor customer service.No scope for growth.
Windels Marx Law Firm has a long history of providing legal services to clients with a focus on commercial real estate. The reviews of this firm by both attorneys and non-legal staff members are generally positive. The firm is praised for its leadership, challenge of work, predictable hours, decent salary, and nice office. Additionally, it is seen as a great place for junior lawyers to gain experience. However, there are some drawbacks to working at Windels Marx, including small offices, outdated technology, lack of office support, better benefits for lawyers, overworking, and lack of opportunity for growth and pay. Additionally, there are reports that the Transportation Group at the firm is treated unfairly with poor customer service and lack of benefits. Overall, Windels Marx is a reliable firm to work at, but employees should be aware of the drawbacks that come with it.
"The worst real estate attorney in New Jersey" - Anonymous
Advice to law firm management: Michael A Brenna gives the entire firm a bad name and outlook for this firm, extremely unprofessional and unethical when dealing with clients
Pros: Michael A Brenna is such an awful attorney that he will have you learn whatever you initially contacted a real estate attorney for.
Cons: Unethical, extremely unprofessional, The worst Real Estate Attorney ever. Michael A Brenna is a complete joke and waist of your time
Current or former employee?: Current Employee
Job type: Contract
"It is with regret that I must leave a negative review for this Windels Marx as I cannot in good conscience endorse their services based on my own experience and the experiences of others." - Anonymous
Cons: 1.0 Former Employee, less than 1 yearAsk Questions, Trust Red FlagsNon-Legal Staff Member in New York, NY Pros- Office Location- Nice reception area- Good for freshly graduated paralegals perhapsCons- The actual working area is a long white corridor, you will feel claustrophobic and enclosed in.- Ask why a position is open.- No backup plans at all. You'll be working while sick.- Unprofessional culture- Low salary- Be wary of multi-concurrent titles.- Use judgment, staying long may mean becoming unable to move. You are seen as a means to an end.Advice to ManagementIt doesn't have to be just a job. HR should review current market professional standards and integrate into the culture. The firm is in need of improvement there and very outdated in terms of how to operate a workplace.That applies to the systems. Equip your departments. They should not be on dubiously effective systems or outright lackof in this day and age. Under less pressure from being underequipped and understaffed, perhaps the culture can change positively too.
Current or former employee?: Former Employee
Last Year at Employer: 2022
Job type: Full time
"I refuse to work at Windels Marx. Have a glance at these reviews of the firm from other sites" - Anonymous
Cons: 1.0 Former Employee Abusive Work Place Jul 6, 2021 - Paralegal in New York, NY Pros None, I would not recommend taking a job with windels marx Cons Low pay, horrible management, non-existent HR1.0 Former Employee, less than 1 year Ask Questions, Trust Red Flags Feb 25, 2022 - Non-Legal Staff Member in New York, NY Pros - Office Location - Nice reception area - Good for freshly graduated paralegals perhaps Cons - The actual working area is a long white corridor, you will feel claustrophobic and enclosed in. - Ask why a position is open. - No backup plans at all. You'll be working while sick. - Unprofessional culture - Low salary - Be wary of multi-concurrent titles. - Use judgment, staying long may mean becoming unable to move. You are seen as a means to an end. Advice to Management It doesn't have to be just a job. HR should review current market professional standards and integrate into the culture. The firm is in need of improvement there and very outdated in terms of how to operate a workplace. That applies to the systems. Equip your departments. They should not be on dubiously effective systems or outright lackof in this day and age. Under less pressure from being underequipped and understaffed, perhaps the culture can change positively too.
Current or former employee?: Former Employee
Last Year at Employer: 2022
Job type: Full time
"Avoid Windels Marx: Negative Experience with Low Pay, Poor Management, and No HR Support" - Anonymous
Cons: Based on my personal experience, I would not recommend working for Windels Marx. The primary issues I encountered were low pay, poor management, and a complete lack of support from human resources. I would advise job seekers to look for employment elsewhere
Current or former employee?: Former Employee
Last Year at Employer: 2022
Job type: Full time
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