Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at A&O Shearman?

Associate (192) , Paralegal (31) , Stagiaire (26) , Senior Associate (25) , Legal PA (24) , Legal Professional (24) , Intern (20) , Lawyer (20) , Legal Assistant (16) , Trainee Solicitor (15) , Associate Attorney (12) , Manager (12) , Administrative Assistant (11) , Analyst (11) , Associate Lawyer (10)

Q: What are the top reviewed A&O Shearman locations?

New York , Washington , Melville , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Arlington , Fairfax , Jackson Heights , Ronkonkoma , Phoenix , Dallas , Flower Mound , Houston , Palo Alto , Ukiah , Miami , Tampa

Question 1

Does A&O Shearman pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, A&O Shearman employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at A&O Shearman. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at A&O Shearman?

Accepted Answer

70% of A&O Shearman employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated A&O Shearman 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at A&O Shearman?

Accepted Answer

Associate (192), Paralegal (31), Stagiaire (26), Senior Associate (25), Legal PA (24), Legal Professional (24), Intern (20), Lawyer (20), Legal Assistant (16), Trainee Solicitor (15), Associate Attorney (12), Manager (12), Administrative Assistant (11), Analyst (11), Associate Lawyer (10)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at A&O Shearman according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Great people to work with" ((in 103 reviews)); "Good benefits and hybrid working" ((in 58 reviews)); "Pay and good name that opens doors" ((in 56 reviews)); "Great workplace and culture." ((in 52 reviews)); "Great colleagues to work with" ((in 50 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at A&O Shearman according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Long hours at peek periods (which is more of a industry con in general)" ((in 88 reviews)); "no work life balance at all" ((in 40 reviews)); "You will have long hours and a lot will be expected of you all of the time." ((in 25 reviews)); "No career progression unless fee earner" ((in 16 reviews)); "Senior managers have also left in numbers and new managers are sinking fast" ((in 10 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about A&O Shearman layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What are the top reviewed A&O Shearman locations?

Accepted Answer

New York, Washington, Melville, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Arlington, Fairfax, Jackson Heights, Ronkonkoma, Phoenix, Dallas, Flower Mound, Houston, Palo Alto, Ukiah, Miami, Tampa

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Although sometimes a sweatshop, still a nice place to work. People are also nice and the atmosphere is very informal. - Associate A&O Shearman Employee Review

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