Demanding job with uneven support from administration and attorneys. - Anonymous employee K&L Gates Employee Review

3.0
Aug 25, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Reasonable salary, challenging work and beautiful office space. Small office means work can be interesting and diverse, but sometimes overwhelming. Office leadership has good intentions. Decent, but expensive, benefits.

Cons

Poor communication and management. Not mean, but many are procrastinators, don't provide feedback or undermine the authority of others. The firm as a whole is cheap and tries to skimp on salaries and benefits. This is the first place I've worked that didn't cover staff health insurance or contribute to 401k.

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

Benefits Work environment PTO Plan

Cons

Accrual of time Mostly in office

4.0
Jul 16, 2026
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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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