Attorney/Lawyer Job Reviews
Women who are Attorney/Lawyers have an overall job satisfaction level of 2.8, 76.9% of them believe there is gender equality in their firms, and make an average salary range of $80k-$100k.
January 1970
In 2018, I watched a "good old boy" Associate Attorney be promoted to partner, backed by multiple other male partners. Also up for partnership at the time was a female Associate Attorney who had started at Hinshaw the same time as the good old boy and was in the same class year. Nobody backed her for partnership, and it wasn't because of her performance. She left the firm because of it. Women have a more difficult time being promoted.
Job Satisfaction Level
-
Recent Salary
$50k-$80k
-
Recent Bonus
$0-$10k
-
CEO supports Gender Diversity?
I'm not sure
-
Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
-
Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5Face time is still required at Hinshaw to receive enough work to meet your billable hours. -
Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
-
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Policies
-
One Thing Employer Could Improve
Improve my compensation
-
Recommend to Women?
Yes
January 1970
Think twice. It’s a comfortable place and generous for parental leave, but as a single woman, you may be faced with sexism, racism and predatory co-workers.
Job Satisfaction Level
-
Recent Bonus
Not eligible for bonus
-
CEO supports Gender Diversity?
I'm not sure
-
Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Not for Promotion, Hiring, Evaluation and Reviews
-
Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5 -
Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
Not a parent -
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Policies
-
One Thing Employer Could Improve
Ageism and sexual harassment are pervasive. For a non-profit that claims to work for social justice, this place is toxic.
-
Recommend to Women?
No
January 1970
It is largley comprised of women, but is not a great place for mothers or women with lives outside of their career as the hours are long and there is little divide between work and home life given the large work volume that often requires working nights and weekends.
Job Satisfaction Level
-
Recent Salary
$50k-$80k
-
Recent Bonus
Not eligible for bonus
-
CEO supports Gender Diversity?
Yes
-
Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
-
Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5 -
Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
-
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours
-
One Thing Employer Could Improve
Reduce workloads and provide greater employee support.
-
Recommend to Women?
No
-
CEO supports Gender Diversity?
I'm not sure
-
Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
-
Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5 -
Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
-
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Culture
-
One Thing Employer Could Improve
Improve my benefits (e.g. medical, maternity)
-
Recommend to Women?
Maybe. Not if you want to have kids.
January 1970
The culture of the firm is fairly flat but there are other aspects, such as schedule flexibility and some degree of transparency with leadership, that are beneficial.
Job Satisfaction Level
-
Recent Salary
$80k-$100k
-
Recent Bonus
$10k-$20k
-
CEO supports Gender Diversity?
Yes
-
Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
-
Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5 -
Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
-
One Thing Employer Could Improve
Promote more women into leadership positions
-
Recommend to Women?
Yes
January 1970
With a firm of about 200 attorneys at least 3/4 are women. However, almost every male attorney is promoted within a couple years.
Job Satisfaction Level
-
Recent Salary
$80k-$100k
-
Recent Bonus
$20k-$50k
-
CEO supports Gender Diversity?
I'm not sure
-
Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Not for Promotion, Evaluation and Reviews
-
Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5Most offices are flexible. Occasionally one of its offices will frown upon the flexibility. With any nationwide firm it can vary. -
Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
They offer 10 weeks of paid maternity leave for attorneys that have been with the firm 6 months or longer. -
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture, Policies
-
One Thing Employer Could Improve
Promote people with actual management skills.
-
Recommend to Women?
No
January 1970
Opportunities abound - there is a non-hierarchical culture and, whilst it is a hard working culture, it is not unreasonable and is very collegiate
Job Satisfaction Level
-
CEO supports Gender Diversity?
Yes
-
Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
-
Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5 -
Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
-
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture, Policies
-
One Thing Employer Could Improve
Promote more women into leadership positions
-
Recommend to Women?
Yes
January 1970
Firm treats women very well and substantially better than other firms where I have previously been employed
Job Satisfaction Level
-
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
-
Recent Bonus
$0-$10k
-
CEO supports Gender Diversity?
Yes
-
Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
-
Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5 -
Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
-
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture, Policies
-
One Thing Employer Could Improve
Improve my compensation
-
Recommend to Women?
Yes
January 1970
The hours are not bad for a law firm and there is some flexibility. Women are supportive.
Job Satisfaction Level
-
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
-
CEO supports Gender Diversity?
Yes
-
Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
-
Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5 -
Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
-
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours
-
One Thing Employer Could Improve
Improve my compensation
-
Recommend to Women?
Yes
January 1970
It's a Company that offers good benefits to women, such as paid maternity leave.
Job Satisfaction Level
-
Recent Salary
>$150k
-
Recent Bonus
Not eligible for bonus
-
CEO supports Gender Diversity?
Yes
-
Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
-
Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5 -
Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
12 paid / unpaid
-
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture, Policies
-
One Thing Employer Could Improve
Promote more women into leadership positions
-
Recommend to Women?
Yes