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, 3.4 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 (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 57 reviews)); "Benefits are good and working from home once a week is helpful" ((in 33 reviews)); "Good work life balance something that is not typical for attorneys." ((in 20 reviews)); "Staff is nice and helpful" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great lawyers and culture." ((in 8 reviews))

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

"poor management and organization skills" ((in 30 reviews)); "$100 bonuses or no bonuses" ((in 21 reviews)); "There is no training or formal mentoring program as young associates are "thrown into the fire."" ((in 14 reviews)); "low salary and a lot of micro managing" ((in 14 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 , Madison , Garden City , Detroit , Livonia , Costa Mesa , Elizabeth

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Wilson Elser reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(171 total reviews)

Dan McMahon

82% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Work/Life balance

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Reviews by job title

171 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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4.0

Feb 12, 2021

Good

Attorney

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Prominent clients, large caseload, talented senior associates

Cons

Difficult to advance, salary cap

3.0

Feb 4, 2021

Is what it is

Junior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent office culture, nice paralegals

Cons

Pay, unreasonable expectations, paltry bonuses

3.0

Jan 13, 2021

Advancement Nap

Attorney

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people and lots of autonomy for senior attorneys

Cons

Pay is below market and process for increases is shrouded in mystery; method for getting raises for senior attorneys is always a moving and murky target

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Jobs at Wilson Elser

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