Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
There needs to be a pay review to raise pay levels to the level of other firms in the area so that talented people will stay on."

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
Excellent open door and hands on policy allowed me to interact with attorneys and learn on a hands-on basis. Flexible schedules and work from home opportunities make the firm a great choice for me as a parent so I would not miss events with my children. A great work-life balance with friendly and interactive senior partners made the firm a happy and fun environment.

What did you not like about this institution?
Pay tends to be a little lower than larger firms in the area which I believe could be easily fixed by management. I found that there was not much room to move forward in the firm but still a great place to work with engaging people.

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10+ years

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
5.Former Employee, more than 1 yearGreat officeLegal Assistant in Jacksonville, FLRecommendProsAttorneys and staff are greatConsNone that I can think of

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What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Stop misleading people to come over and make money for you.

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
a couple nice people in support staff in tampa

What did you not like about this institution?
I made a move to start a practice area after 14 years at another firm. Brought all my own clients over for what looked like it would be comparable money assuming the same amount of collections. The firm has an awful structure that results in a lot less money going in the lateral partner's pocket at the end of the day. The salary projections are a total illusion. I brought over lots of work and understood it would take some time to build up collections. Nevertheless, tax decisions and business structure never allowed me to catch up. The firm had a difficult time keeping me with attorneys and paralegals. They ultimately refused to replace an associate who left for another firm even though it was always absolutely understood that I needed that position filled. They even let me put an ad out, interview for the position, and find someone, but just refused to actually make any offer at all. Resulted in me being understaffed. It was beyond the point of outrageous by that time. I always had plenty of work, the firm just refused to get me the help I needed. Of course, my practice suffered greatly. To top things off, the equity partners at the firm voted me out as a partner, effective January 12, 2024, with no stated reason, no complaints whatsoever about my work product (despite being understaffed), no complaints about my ethics or behavior whatsoever to my knowledge. Now, the firm is even refusing to pay me for collections made in 2023 unless I sign a ridiculous release and confidentiality agreement in their favor with liquidated damages that would exceed what I would even net after taxes, even for a harmless accidental breach. I went to the firm because I thought there appeared to be a fair path to equity partnership. Unfortunately, my experience at the firm was awful and was not at all what I anticipated from 10-15 meetings with management before going over. Looking back at what was promised to me to entice me into making the move vs how it ended - a private, unilateral vote, with no stated reason, to deprive me of 40 or so precent of what I earned in 2023 feels like an astounding betrayal on a very deep level. That's especially true as my family fell apart towards divorce during the difficult 2.5 plus years there.

People, departments, offices, products, services and whatever comes to mind that should be avoided at this institution
All equity partners. The path to get there is brutal.

How could this employer run its business to employees or the public better?
Getting ready to sue them now with multiple grounds.

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10+ years