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 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Wilson Elser?

67% 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, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Wilson Elser?

Associate Attorney (91) , Associate (58) , Paralegal (52) , Attorney (47) , Legal Secretary (31) , Legal Assistant (20) , 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 58 reviews)); "Benefits are good and working from home once a week is helpful" ((in 30 reviews)); "Good work life balance something that is not typical for attorneys." ((in 19 reviews)); "Staff is nice and helpful" ((in 16 reviews)); "Salary is good" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"Low pay and no advancement" ((in 43 reviews)); "poor management and organization skills" ((in 29 reviews)); "$100 bonuses or no bonuses" ((in 19 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 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Wilson Elser redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Wilson Elser redundancy and their outlook for job security at Wilson Elser in 2026.

Wilson Elser Reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(644 total reviews)

Dan McMahon

81% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (644 reviews)

Wilson Elser has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 644 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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644 reviews

5.0

4 Jul 2026

Good, Stable Firm to Work At

Associate attorney

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good coworkers and supervisors. Billable work environments tend to be the same in terms of monotony, so it helps to have a good team.

Cons

Billable hours aren't the most fun thing in the world. Huge caseload.

5.0

15 Jun 2026

Dynamic law firm with supportive environment with growth opportunities

Attorney (partner)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Wilson Elser SF is provides a supportive, dynamic, and collegial environment. It has all the benefits of being part of a large firm (resources, training, opportunities for growth), as well as the smaller firm feel that is relaxed, friendly, and professional.

Cons

The firm's fast recent growth, and lack of professional continuing legal education budget. Although, the firm does support CLE and business opportunities, it is not as clear cut about what to do.

5.0

5 Jun 2026

Great management and competitive pay, but can be slow

Legal administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- great management - competitive pay - good benefits

Cons

- can be slow at times - team dependent

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Great management and competitive pay, but can be slow

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