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Found 185 of over 196 reviews
3.9
85% Recommend to a Friend
88% Approve of CEO

Found 181 of over 196 reviews

3.9
85%
Recommend to a Friend
88%
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John Murphy
45 Ratings
Pros
  • "Lots of great people to work with(in 6 reviews)

  • "Good people, lots of knowledge and perks(in 4 reviews)

  • Cons
  • "Typical of a big firm: long hours and old school mentality(in 6 reviews)

  • "At times not a friendly work environment(in 5 reviews)

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    1. 5.0
      Current Employee, more than 1 year

      Great place to work

      Mar. 20, 2023 - Director in Toronto, ON
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Canada’s largest law firm Progressive management Hybrid working

      Cons

      None that I can think of.

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    2. 4.0
      Current Employee

      Great place to work

      Mar. 22, 2023 - Legal Assistant in Toronto, ON
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Benefits, the people, work life balance.

      Cons

      Lack of growth opportunities for staff.

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    4. 3.0
      Former Employee

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      Mar. 23, 2023 - Specialist in Toronto, ON
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Office, Management, Food, Events, Fun

      Cons

      Confusing, lack of communication, competing priorities

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    5. 3.0
      Current Employee, more than 3 years

      Some really great lawyers and staff

      Mar. 8, 2023 - Practice Assistant in Toronto, ON
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
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      Pros

      Helpful staff and resources, good pay, benefits

      Cons

      Huge lack of diversity. HR promotes inclusivity but does not actually honour it.

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    6. 2.0
      Former Employee

      Run

      Mar. 8, 2023 - Support Staff 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
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      Pros

      Mental health benefits (you’ll need them)

      Cons

      Toxic toxic toxic. Overwork their staff. Don’t care about you unless you’re a lawyer. Cliques and bad attitudes.

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    7. 5.0
      Current Employee

      Best big law firm to work for in Canada

      Feb. 5, 2023 - Partner 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
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      Pros

      Friendly and collaborative environment; tier 1 clientele

      Cons

      It is a large firm and can hence take time to build your network outside of your region.

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    8. 5.0
      Former Employee

      Great people

      Feb. 15, 2023 - Coordinator in Toronto, ON
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Great people to work with

      Cons

      Too much bureaucracy at firm

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    9. 3.0
      Former Employee

      Average

      Jan. 8, 2023 - Administrative Assistant 
      Recommend
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      Business Outlook

      Pros

      There are Good Benefits available.

      Cons

      They do not care about staff that are not lawyers.

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    10. 4.0
      Current Employee

      Great place to work!

      Dec. 18, 2022 - Business Development Coordinator 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
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      Pros

      They really do care about you. Everyone I've worked with is super friendly and supportive of advancing my career

      Cons

      None, really. Things can get a bit busy but everyone is understanding.

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    11. 5.0
      Current Employee

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      Jan. 5, 2023 - Paralegal in Vancouver, BC
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Friendly colleagues. Friendly place to work.

      Cons

      No comment for cons. thanks

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