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We have heard too many negative things about this firm to place our trust in them.
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Wilson Elser Reviews
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"It pains me to leave a negative review for this Wilson Elser, but I cannot recommend their services based on my own encounters and the experiences of others." - Anonymous
Cons: Glassdoor Review:
1.0
★★★★★
Current Employee
Managing Attorney is a JOKE
Attorney
Recommend
CEO Approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Nothing
Nothing
Nothing
Staff is nice and helpful
Nothing else
Cons
Managing Attorney does NOT know how to run this office. He is a joke. All others in coverage are also a joke. They are rude to employees and expect everything in return.
Staff is over worked and not compensated correctly. Pay sucks.
This is just like a MILL. Stay away!
Current or former employee?: Former Employee
Last Year at Employer: 2022
Job type: Full time
"I have no intention of working at Wilson Elser. Check out these reviews of the firm from other sites" - Anonymous
Cons: Glassdoor Reviews:
1.0
★
Current Employee
Avoid
Nov 7, 2022 - Associate in New York, NY
Recommend
CEO Approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Friendly and nice Administrative Staff
Cons
Lack of onboarding and training of new associates
Glassdoor Reviews:
1.0
★
Former Employee, less than 1 year
Depends on who you work for
Sep 23, 2022 - Legal Assistant in Chicago, IL
Recommend
CEO Approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Good location in downtown Chicago, some nice attorneys, excellent pay and benefits, hybrid work schedule.
Cons
Incompetent office managers are always chosen from former secretaries, with absolutely no personnel experience. They immediately take the side of the partner who has a big client account, despite the fact that he's a misogynist bully, and they completely ignore other attorneys' input on a situation.
Advice to Management
Hire real HR people and don't overvalue the opinions of the misogynist in the ""corner office"".
Google Reviews:
Babygirl Babe
6 reviews
2 years ago
Horrible Lawyers nothing but Liars, Crooks
Current or former employee?: Former Employee
Last Year at Employer: 2022
Job type: Full time
"The Dangers of Inexperienced Office Managers and the Need for Improved Practices in the Workplace" - Anonymous
Cons: Incompetent office managers are chosen from former secretaries, who lack the necessary personnel experience.
They tend to take the side of partners with large client accounts, even if they are bullies or demonstrate misogynistic behavior.
The input and concerns of other attorneys are often ignored.
Suggestions: To improve the firm, it would be beneficial to hire experienced HR professionals and to not give too much weight to the opinions of those who exhibit discriminatory behavior.
Current or former employee?: Former Employee
Last Year at Employer: 2022
Job type: Full time
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