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 (52) , 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 27 reviews)); "Good work life balance something that is not typical for attorneys." ((in 22 reviews)); "Staff is nice and helpful" ((in 19 reviews)); "Salary is good" ((in 12 reviews))

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

"Low pay and no advancement" ((in 45 reviews)); "poor management and organization skills" ((in 29 reviews)); "$100 bonuses or no bonuses" ((in 20 reviews)); "There is no training or formal mentoring program as young associates are "thrown into the fire."" ((in 13 reviews)); "Long hours and Saturdays expected." ((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?

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 , Garden City , Detroit , Livonia , Costa Mesa , Elizabeth , Jersey City

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Wilson Elser reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(646 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 646 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

646 reviews

1.0

Jun 5, 2014

Work here if you want management/attorneys giving you dog treats for doing a good job and cursing you out weekly.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free coffee in the break room! Plus you get the second set of left overs from upper management meetings.

Cons

Small pay, bad management, no promotions, verbal abuse, hostile work environment.

2.0

Jun 28, 2020

Look elsewhere

Litigation paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation for the work load

Cons

Micromanaged; very corporate mentality, attorneys can be high maintenance

3.0

Jul 3, 2019

Come prepared

Litigation paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay was great, beautiful office, and the personalities of the professional staff is a highlight of working there. There are opportunities to experience different aspect of the legal process.

Cons

Lack of support, and office acclamation training can slow down your productivity. Attorneys can be difficult, rude, and insulting making for a complicated work dynamic.

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