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?

69% 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 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Wilson Elser?

Associate Attorney (92) , Associate (58) , Paralegal (53) , Attorney (47) , Legal Secretary (31) , Legal Assistant (21) , 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 60 reviews)); "Benefits are good and working from home once a week is helpful" ((in 30 reviews)); "Staff is nice and helpful" ((in 21 reviews)); "Good work life balance something that is not typical for attorneys." ((in 20 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 for support staff" ((in 46 reviews)); "poor management and organization skills" ((in 31 reviews)); "$100 bonuses or no bonuses" ((in 19 reviews)); "Long hours and Saturdays expected." ((in 13 reviews)); "low salary and a lot of micro managing" ((in 12 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.

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Wilson Elser reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(647 total reviews)

Dan McMahon

82% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

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

1.0

Apr 3, 2016

Abusive

Associate attorney

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are some really good lawyers here, great resources, and specialized departments.

Cons

I know several strong and intelligent Associates who regularly look for new jobs to avoid crying daily. If you are assigned to the wrong partner, your life will be a living hell. Your life outside of work has no meaning, and you will be expected to cancel even the most important events with no warning (even if they start at 8 at night and there is no court deadline at risk) based on the whim and schedule of your partner. Some partners also permit no discretion for their Associates, even those who have considerable experience. Most Associates leave within two years, and many shorter than that.

4.0

Apr 1, 2016

Solid Firm

Associate attorney

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I've been working at Wilson Elser for three years now and my experience thus far has been a positive one. If you want the true experience of handling a case as a junior associate, instead of doc review, Wilson Elser is a solid decision. I have had the opportunity to work with multiple practice groups from offices around the country and have grown in the firm from this exposure. The firm supports associates who actually want to have a career here, not just a line on the resume.

Cons

Like all large firms, there is a lack of transparency. There are Associates that carry a sense of entitlement at the firm.

1.0

Mar 24, 2016

The turnover rate speaks for itself

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I am fortunate enough to work with some great personalities and a diverse group of people.

Cons

They will pay you the bare minimum, administration and policies act as if you do not have a life outside of the firm, they are not flexible, the job tasks are tedious and not what are discussed in your interview, there is little to no respect within the hierarchy of employees.

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