Past Its Prime - Lawyer Orrick Employee Review

3.0
Nov 23, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Good people and many excellent lawyers. Competitive salaries and good benefits.

Cons

The firm seems to have lost pace compared to other law firms its size. For years the former chairperson said that there was going to be a consolidation of a handful of elite, global law firms - like the accounting companies. But Orrick was never able to crack into that top level and has drifted downward.

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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
Recommend
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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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