They couldn't care less about support staff - Senior Corporate Paralegal White & Case Employee Review

2.0
Oct 21, 2016
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Pros

Lots of PTO and corporate perks like free admission to museums. Good cafeteria.

Cons

Attorneys have more respect for their desk chairs than the paralegals. No one has work life balance and very few people have any appreciation for any of the support staff. This is a stress culture where everyone competes to be more upset and burnt out. It's a bizarre culture. If you aren't an attorney, you are an idiot to work hard here. There is no job trajectory, there is no bonus structure, and partners refuse to "ok" overtime. I worked here for almost ten years and am still close to several attorneys. When I left, no one said anything. Not congratulations on the new job, what are you doing next, etc. It was a lousy feeling.

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1.0
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Good perks, free lunch, great to have on your resume

Cons

The culture did not keep pace with the expectations placed on employees. High performers often found themselves taking on significantly more work without meaningful recognition or opportunities for advancement. It became increasingly difficult to maintain a healthy work-life balance, and there was a noticeable disconnect between leadership messaging and employees’ day-to-day experiences. If you’re someone who enjoys solving complex problems and can navigate ambiguity, you’ll gain valuable experience here. However, be prepared for an environment where long hours, shifting priorities, and inconsistent support can become the norm. I would encourage prospective employees to ask detailed questions during the interview process about workload expectations, career progression, team stability, and how success is actually measured—not just how it’s described. White & Case gave me valuable experience that helped shape my career, but I ultimately realized that professional growth shouldn’t come at the expense of your well-being.

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