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.

What are the top reviewed Wilson Elser locations?

New York , White Plains , San Francisco , Los Angeles , Chicago , Las Vegas , Houston , San Diego , Milwaukee , Baltimore , Orlando , Florham Park , Dallas , Boston , Phoenix , Philadelphia , Atlanta , McLean , Albany , Denver , Newark , Washington , Stamford , Seattle , Madison , Garden City , Detroit , Livonia , Costa Mesa , Elizabeth

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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

4.0

Mar 2, 2016

Secretary

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good vacation, management, competitive salaries

Cons

No room for alot of growth

2.0

Feb 17, 2016

Good for resume filler, but not for a career.

Litigation paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large firm with a pretty established client base. Primarily low-margin insurance defense work. Thriving lobbying practice in Albany, New York.

Cons

Very corporate/distant culture. The firm is heavily dependent on a few larger clients, which gives these clients strong leverage to push fees down and keep them low. The firm has reacted by drastically slashing support staff in order to maintain margins for the equity partners. Salaries for support staff, associates, and non-equity partners is below industry averages. This is common for all insurance defense firms, but seems to be more true for WEMED. Do not expect a "career" unless you can tolerate salaries that lag the industry more and more, even as you gain experience.

1.0

Feb 10, 2016

IT Personnel

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Quality of life is pretty good. You can learn a lot since the department is small

Cons

micro management from the head of the department and others, The department has been a revolving door

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