Advice to law firm management:
This firm may be a decent starting point for a lot of associates. However, those who want some continuity in their assignments may want to keep looking.

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You will definitely learn a lot by working at this firm. There is plenty of work to go around, it would seem. However, the firm does appear to have multiple practice areas which may or may not be areas in which senior management is informed and knowledgeable.

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The work consists of a lot of paperwork (busy-work?) for new associates, who may not get a chance to go out of the office and into the courtroom or deposition chamber. The firm is also going through a transition in practice areas which may lead to confusion for associates.

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10+ years

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I would like to see management implement some guidelines to reduce the amount of small talk that takes place during the usual working hours. I would also like to see more attorneys working here as well.

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The staff and senior level attorneys are A grade in my book. I learned the ins and outs of the field while working here as an intern a few years ago.

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Some of my coworkers were very childish in terms of their behavior. It was hard to focus at times because they caused too much ruckus, which was very distracting.

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There needs to be implementation of staff and employee ideas. The office should not be afraid of change and should push towards embracing the new ideas.

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An office environment in which staff encompasses the quality of kindness. The staff works with you. CIO has an open door policy.

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The office is filled with many of the employments devoting the majority of their work history to this office. There are fewer opportunities for experience and being able to submit new ideas since some people are set in their ways.

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Nothing noteworthy. Simply a job.

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Lack of bonuses Inadequate office management Unpleasant and hostile atmosphere An unsatisfying experience that I was glad to depart from.

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5.Current Employee, more than 10 yearsTeamwork is in the DNAOct 17, 2022 - Shareholder in Pittsburgh, PARecommendProsExtremely capable colleagues who are also practical. Great teamwork across offices.ConsGrowth has been weaker than ideal.

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1.0Former Employee, more than 3 yearsToxic EnvironmentPractice Assistant in Fort Lauderdale, FLRecommendProsYou get a paycheck and benefitsConsThe Ft. Lauderdale office is nfriendly, unhelpful, no bonuses, and nothing special. Ofc mgr is unwilling to get anyone situated properly. She spends more time gossiping with co-workers. You have to ask permission to get a stapler. Nobody smiles or feels comfortable just saying hello. Paralegals aren't needed there like they think, (too many pitching against each other as it is) which makes PA position nothing but boring and redundant. Certain attorneys are non-communicative and miserable. High turnover in litigation area. Reviews aren't conducted privately as everyone can hear through the walls. Your moral will suffer here. Run!Advice to ManagementStop your constant gossiping on phone, and with certain click employees. Be friendly. Be willing to not just dump someone new at their desk and not be seen again.

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