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      Sidley Austin

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      Sidley Austin reviews

      4.1

      67% would recommend to a friend

      (685 total reviews)
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      Brian Fahrney | Yvette Ostolaza

      69% approve of CEO

      69% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.9

      Compensation and benefits

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.4

      Senior management

      Sidley Austin has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 685 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Sidley Austin employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Legal industry (3.8 stars).

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      685 reviews
      5.0
      Nov 15, 2016

      Awesome place to be!

      Database and systems administrator litigation
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      - Meaningful work with substance. Your work has a direct impact on the firm. - I.T. teams and Development team work well together. - The firm does a great job of keeping technology current. - There is a lot of opportunity to learn and expand your knowledge within the firm. - Company pension - Vacation Time - On-Site Gym - On-Site cafe is awesome - Very competitive pay / bonus structure - Good work/life balance

      Cons

      - No 401k matching. Sidley makes up for this with a great pension plan. This is the only con I could think of. I enjoyed my time at Sidley. The team functions like a well oiled machine and above all else management has a genuine interest in your morality at the firm. If you are afforded the opportunity to join the firm, I highly recommend it.

      1.0
      Jun 4, 2018

      Management needs to improve dramatically

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      New coffee machines are ok I suppose.

      Cons

      Currently working here so not a disgruntled employee, the management is horrendous. Job roles are not clear, 100% silos between departments, and the office politics is unbearable. Everyone feels entitled and no one is capable of assuming responsibility. You will get thrown under the bus at the first opportunity. Culture is non existent. There are no team building events, no sense of collegiality, and if you’re not a lawyer, you’re quickly disregarded.

      3.0
      Oct 11, 2020

      Non-lawyers be careful

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Prestigious law firm, nice work facility, you'll learn and grow with some of the smartest people around.

      Cons

      Insurance is crap and pay raises aren't great. If you're not a lawyer, no one really cares about you since the lawyers are the firm's only and main revenue. That's understandable since it's a law firm and is in no way bashing the lawyers, but it leads to many staffers (non-lawyers) being treated poorly. Some lawyers are incredible, while many are straight up abusive. If they're a partner or rainmaker, it won't matter how they treat others. Firm has a mixed message on mental health and well being. One part promotes wellness, while still citing the message of "the work must get done." Staff are not paid anywhere close to what the lawyers make (which is understandable), but are expected to work and burn the same amount of hours. Staff are also blamed for the lawyers' problems, even if they had nothing to do with something. Many staffing departments have retention and turnover issues.

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