Yikes. - Paralegal Burg Simpson Employee Review

2.0
Aug 26, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

They have some perks, like a well stocked break area, decent benefits, and some of the attorneys are pleasant to work with. The support staff are mostly friendly, though you have to watch your back with many of the ones that have been there for a while.

Cons

To work with some attorneys there is a living Hell and they have reputations throughout the office as being half-brained Devils. It really just depends who you end up with whether or not you have a decent time working there. High turnover rate for a reason, and the longest serving employees are often the ones that are most likely to throw you under the bus to serve themselves.

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
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Pros

Clear demonstration of what kind of work environment to avoid in the future.

Cons

This is a toxic work environment fueled by disengaged and ineffective leadership. Managers will go days without speaking to employees—no check-ins, no guidance, no acknowledgment. The lack of basic communication creates constant uncertainty and stress, leaving employees to navigate their roles without support. HR does not function as an employee resource. Despite the appearance of neutrality, HR exists to protect the company and management, not the people doing the work. Raising concerns leads nowhere and results in no meaningful resolution. Rather than address management failures, the firm relies on demotions. Employees are pressured to accept reduced roles while still performing at a high level and assisting until a replacement is found. This approach feels punitive, exploitative, and designed to push people out rather than fix problems. Morale is low, turnover is high, and employees are treated as easily replaceable.

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