Does K&L Gates pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, K&L Gates employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at K&L Gates. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at K&L Gates?

58% of K&L Gates employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated K&L Gates 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at K&L Gates?

Associate (40) , Lawyer (22) , Legal Secretary (18) , Partner (14) , Legal Assistant (13) , Practice Assistant (13) , Attorney (12) , Paralegal (9) , Senior Practice Assistant (8) , Associate Attorney (7) , Administrative Assistant (6) , Summer Associate (6) , Intern (5) , Administrative (4) , Office Services Assistant (4)

What are the pros of working at K&L Gates according to real employee reviews?

"Great people at every position that are always looking to help you and answer any questions" ((in 60 reviews)); "good benefits provided by the employer" ((in 25 reviews)); "Some teams / departments are a great place to work with a great culture" ((in 19 reviews)); "Good work life balance and you get an office" ((in 18 reviews)); "They just did an outside review of salaries and those are good too." ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at K&L Gates according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management, mandatory OT September" ((in 37 reviews)); "No bonus for non" ((in 15 reviews)); "Can be long hours and demanding" ((in 7 reviews)); "No diversity in the workforce." ((in 4 reviews)); "Morale is awful and burnout is widespread." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about K&L Gates layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed K&L Gates locations?

Pittsburgh , Seattle , Washington , Chicago , New York , Charlotte , Dallas , Boston , Austin , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Raleigh , Portland , Miami , Charleston , Houston , Irvine , Newark , Fort Worth , Mesquite , Nashville , San Diego , South San Francisco , Medford , Philadelphia , Bowie , West Palm Beach , Pitts , Los Angeles City Center

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Worst Job Ever - Anonymous employee K&L Gates Employee Review

1.0

Apr 22, 2016

Anonymous employee

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Not many - there are benefits, but employees pay a lot out of pocket. Were on a wage freeze and no bonuses for years before and after I left.

Cons

VERY poorly managed, West Coast constantly doing battle with East Coast. Absolutely n o consideration for employees at all - you are just a body in a chair. Benefits were slashed and out of pocket deductible and copays increased even as the management team in Pittsburgh decided to spend a rumored $4 million to redesign the office lobby in Seattle so it looks like the Pittsburgh home office. Yes, they are that stupid and that wasteful. Don't waste your time or talent here.

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5.0

Jul 7, 2026

Legal practice assistant

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Benefits Work environment PTO Plan

Cons

Accrual of time Mostly in office

4.0

Jul 16, 2026

Anonymous employee

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Pros

My experience with my team was outstanding, and I genuinely enjoyed the work I performed during my time at the firm. The role was exactly as it had been presented during the interview process, The environment was supportive. My colleagues were always willing to help, share knowledge, and step in when needed. One aspect I particularly appreciated was the team's commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. I could take PTO with confidence, knowing that I would not return to an unmanageable backlog of work. Additionally, the firm's benefits package was among the most comprehensive and competitive I have encountered in my career. The PTO amount was awesome too.

Cons

As of early 2026, the firm had announced the strategic priority of automating administrative functions with AI chatbots, including my scope of work. Ultimately, I chose to leave due to both the handling of this announcement as well as the growing concern that my role would be replaced by AI.

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