Work life balance fluctuates with the workload at the firm. - Associate Orrick Employee Review

4.0
Dec 30, 2013
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Pros

Firm is fairly prestigious, old school, very established, great pay and fairly good benefits.

Cons

Very bureaucratic. Firm has associates on regular track, and alternative work arrangements, career associates, etc., which don't necessarily mean better hours, but may mean lesser pay.

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5.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

Strong, collaborative BD team with a real focus on innovation and client impact. Great opportunities to take ownership, work closely with partners, and build expertise. Supportive culture with good investment in tools and training.

Cons

High standards mean constant improvement

1.0
Jun 28, 2026
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Pros

Pay is good, benefits are strong, and PTO is decent.

Cons

It felt quite unsupportive, with management that didn’t provide much guidance or stability. Expectations changed often, which made it hard to stay on track or feel settled in the job. There also seemed to be frequent turnover in the team, which added to the sense of instability and made the workload feel more inconsistent and stressful.

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