Does Wilson Elser pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Wilson Elser employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Wilson Elser. This rating has improved by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Wilson Elser?

68% of Wilson Elser employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Wilson Elser 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Wilson Elser?

Associate Attorney (91) , Associate (58) , Paralegal (53) , Attorney (47) , Legal Secretary (31) , Legal Assistant (22) , Litigation Paralegal (19) , Law Clerk (13) , Partner (13) , Conflicts Analyst (9) , Of Counsel (8) , Paralegal Clerk (7) , Legal Records Clerk (6) , Senior Associate (6) , Lawyer (5)

What are the pros of working at Wilson Elser according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great and easy to get along with." ((in 58 reviews)); "Benefits are good and working from home once a week is helpful" ((in 34 reviews)); "Staff is nice and helpful" ((in 20 reviews)); "Good work life balance something that is not typical for attorneys." ((in 19 reviews)); "Great support staff and assistance" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Wilson Elser according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and no advancement" ((in 44 reviews)); "poor management and organization skills" ((in 29 reviews)); "$100 bonuses or no bonuses" ((in 18 reviews)); "There is no training or formal mentoring program as young associates are "thrown into the fire."" ((in 14 reviews)); "Unless you're a seasoned attorney who's coming in with your own business, you don't have much leverage to negotiate a high salary." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Wilson Elser layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Wilson Elser layoffs and their outlook for job security at Wilson Elser in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Wilson Elser locations?

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Wilson Elser reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(647 total reviews)

Dan McMahon

81% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Senior management

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Work/Life balance

Wilson Elser has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 647 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Wilson Elser 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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Reviews by job title

647 reviews

3.0

Jan 25, 2017

Attorney

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of responsibility for new attorneys.

Cons

Pay is low, required hours are high.

3.0

Jan 19, 2017

Attorney Mill Where Associates Typically Last Only 1-3 years

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work schedule, laid back office environment

Cons

Long hours - 2100 hour minimum billing requirement, & low pay

2.0

Jan 7, 2017

Attorney

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The location had a small office feel but had big firm clients, tech and resources. Office location was also convenient.

Cons

Very burocratic and employees treated as billable hours. All associates compared across the board with no consideration of location or type of law practiced.

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