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 57 reviews)); "Benefits are good and working from home once a week is helpful" ((in 28 reviews)); "Good work life balance something that is not typical for attorneys." ((in 21 reviews)); "Staff is nice and helpful" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great support staff and assistance" ((in 9 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

Wilson Elser reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(646 total reviews)

Dan McMahon

82% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

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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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646 reviews

5.0

Dec 27, 2013

Legal Secretary

Legal secretary

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great work environment, excellent support system, always up todate

Cons

I don't know of any

2.0

Jan 9, 2009

The largest law firm no one has ever heard of. Nice to get courtroom experience but not to stay long term.

Senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You can get a lot of courtroom experience quickly, getting you out of the office. For insurance defense, they pay in the top tier.

Cons

Becoming an equity partner is very difficult as the partners fight over credit for work, even when you bring it into the firm. There is no training or formal mentoring program as young associates are "thrown into the fire." The endless push for more billable hours is a drain as you see the salary pale in comparison to BigLaw billing the same number of hours.

2.0

Jun 5, 2012

Analyst

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great experience working with lawyers, great people, and the relationships that were built with particular team members

Cons

Poor pay, growing as a employee, no training programs

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The largest law firm no one has ever heard of. Nice to get courtroom experience but not to stay long term.

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