Avoid this place unless you are an inch from starvation and homelessness. - Associate Veatch Carlson Employee Review

1.0
27 Jul 2016
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Pros

Literally none, unless you count a paycheck.

Cons

The morale at this firm is so low and the oppression is so palpable that it has a 95 F dewpoint. Everyone wants to leave. Look them up online and search for the former scandals, whether it's bagel sale fraud or being fined millions for misappropriation of employee 401k contributions. Many of the attorneys look like they should have retired 10 years ago. They have decades of experience, and instead they're treated like first year associates, working 12 hours days, afraid of their own shadows, I suspect because they need a check. They require everyone, even attorneys with considerable experience and former judge pro tems, to check-in and out every day with the secretary. They spy on you. They check your deposition transcript to see what time your deposition ended because they don't trust you to be an adult with work ethic. It is a true mill workhouse, emphasizing quantity over quality. Adults are treated like children and it feels like a prison. Do not come here unless you are an inch from starvation and homelessness, and need the check like it's your last breath of air.

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5.0
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Pros

Easy-going environment. Pay is great, but it is according to experience. Management has an open door policy. Good work ethic will open doors. You have to understand that defense litigation can be a lot of work but this place is worth it!

Cons

Not all staff takes accountability…but I guess that’s everywhere you go!

3.0
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Pros

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Cons

Hard work and long hours. Only right for those who are not afraid to work to learn.

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