Does Wilson Elser pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Wilson Elser employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Wilson Elser. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Wilson Elser?

65% 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 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Wilson Elser?

Associate Attorney (89) , Associate (58) , Paralegal (53) , 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 34 reviews)); "friendly staff and a professional environment" ((in 21 reviews)); "Good work life balance something that is not typical for attorneys." ((in 20 reviews)); "Great opportunities given to young associates." ((in 11 reviews))

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

"Low pay and no advancement" ((in 48 reviews)); "poor management and organization skills" ((in 29 reviews)); "$100 bonuses or no bonuses" ((in 18 reviews)); "There is no training or formal mentoring program as young associates are "thrown into the fire."" ((in 14 reviews)); "Unless you're a seasoned attorney who's coming in with your own business, you don't have much leverage to negotiate a high salary." ((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.

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Wilson Elser Reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(641 total reviews)

Dan McMahon

82% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity and inclusion

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Culture and values

3.4

Work/Life balance

Wilson Elser has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 641 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).

Reviews by job title

641 reviews

2.0

22 Jun 2026

terrible management and drama within the firm

Associate attorney

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great pay with 6 month salary increase 1950 billables with 50 hours of CLE counting towards it. Free gym access and access to building amenities.

Cons

Interpersonal relationships and drama. Terrible, rude, and idiotic management. All of this was so horrendous that I quit.

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.

4.0

10 Jun 2026

Overall Pretty Good

Associate attorney

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Was an associate here for the last 2 yrs and left for personal reasons. Overall a good firm and great place to work. The regional managing partner is excellent and approachable. They pay associates well. Were willing to be flexible when I fell off track due to personal reasons. Lots of work to go around and partners are helpful in circulating that work when needed. Great events & educational resources, good flexibility with re: remote/hybrid work, and I liked all of the associates I worked with.

Cons

Strict rules re: entering time/billing (as with any large firm). A few "off" or antagonistic partners.

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Jobs at Wilson Elser

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