Pay your attorneys more! - Associate Attorney Wilson Elser Employee Review

2.0
Feb 2, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Wilson Elser is great for a young attorney as it provides Free Cles, training opportunists and ability to go to court and depose parties within 6 months.

Cons

2100 billable hours for 62-80k is a joke. Attorneys will work harder and stay if you either pay them more or lower the billables. Don't be shocked when 10 attorneys leave every 6 months.

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5.0
Jul 4, 2026
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Pros

Good coworkers and supervisors. Billable work environments tend to be the same in terms of monotony, so it helps to have a good team.

Cons

Billable hours aren't the most fun thing in the world. Huge caseload.

3.0
Jul 14, 2026
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Pros

Comp transparency, quarterly bonuses, CLE access, training videos, many practice areas

Cons

High billables, several teams without associate oversight, high volume, medical premium is employee responsibility

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