Stay away if you can - Associate Wilson Elser Employee Review

2.0
Nov 18, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Pros: nice offices, collegial atmosphere, good experience for entry level attorneys to learn about basic litigation skills.

Cons

Cons: excessive billable hour requirements for low pay; overly burdensome reporting guidelines make it difficult to actually have time to do substantive legal work; lack of autonomy for associates; lack of diverse case load; limited access to support staff, particularly late at night; poor computer system; lack of focus on big picture and efficient case resolution; lack of transparency

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5.0
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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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