Demanding , chaotic & very unfriendly environment - Legal Secretary/Paralegal Kirkland & Ellis Employee Review

2.0
Sep 19, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

*Excellent salary *Excellent comprehensive benefits package *Extensive continuing training classes *Once hired, ability to interview for and shift to different positions within the firm (provided the attorney assignments don't practice age discrimination)

Cons

While not outright age discrimination, one cannot mistake the signs of effectively being pushed out the door if still working here past full retirement age. They will make your job as miserable as possible so you will just quit. This is especially disconcerting for seasoned employees who have given the firm more than 20 years of dedicated loyal service.

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Cons

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