Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.
Main Office: 221 North Figueroa Street, Suite 1200 | Los Angeles | CA | 90012
Fax: 213-250-7900
Website: https://lewisbrisbois.com
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP. - Reviews
See reviews for Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP. from attorneys and other legal professionals below.
Great people, great support on May 19, 2024 - Current Employee Mr. in San Francisco City,
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The paths of career growth are not clearly set out and take significant effort to figure out. Benefits are amazing and pay is quite competitive. Focus on your strengths and you need to be good at networking to excel.
What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
We reviewed our cases, had weekly meeting to overview what our past, and next assignments would consist of. Management was very knowledgeable about our day to day assignment. Co-workers were very friendly and helpful. Overall a great place to work.
What did you not like about this institution?
Internal politics and favoritism hinders the organization. Those who are friends or friends of friends etc. with upper management usually get ahead over qualified people. So, I would say limited promotional opportunities.
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Worst law firm experience ever on May 19, 2024 - Former Employee Mr. in San Francisco City,
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It is beyond repair. I honestly believe it is beyond repair. When the LA office burn down, I actually thought for the first time in a long time there might be a just God.
What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
If you receive no other offer and your children are starving, take the job and then starting looking for opportunities outside the law firm private sector.
What did you not like about this institution?
Came in as senior partner. Treated like dirt. It is pretty clear I was brought in solely as an effort to access my book of business. The firm had another partner call all of my clients in an effort to recruit them away from me on my departure to another firm. Then the firm charged each client for the recruiting call. Unbelievable. Morale very low there. Am convinced that one of the firm's senior managing partners is seriously mentally unbalanced.
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A Great Firm on May 19, 2024 - Current Employee Mr. in San Francisco City,
What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Consider allowing people to work one day a week remotely to reduce the amount of stress that the work brings.
What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
The pay here is more than I could dream of while also giving us lots of vacation days to keep us from burning out.
What did you not like about this institution?
The work here is extremely hard and they get their money's worth out of us. You can expect to be tired at the end of the day.
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Pay is half the market rate on May 19, 2024 - Current Employee Mr. in San Francisco City,
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Bring associate salaries out of the dark ages. I've been astounded by the turn over... it's unsurprising really knowing how insanely low the pay is. You are going to keep hemorrhaging people if you don't pay them a reasonable salary for the work they do.
What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
Some of the people are amazing... I'm honestly shocked LBBS has so many attorneys who stay
What did you not like about this institution?
Associate salary in 2021 in Los Angeles = $100,000. Which is just RIDICULOUS. Also, working from home during a pandemic you will use your own computer, printer, and office supplies. The firm supplies nothing and reimburses nothing... despite having a giant labor and employment department who presumably know the reimbursement laws.
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AVOID AT ALL COSTS on May 19, 2024 - Current Employee Mr. in San Francisco City,
What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Take courses on how to actually manage a firm. Create an actual HR Department.
What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
There is nothing good about this firm.
What did you not like about this institution?
They openly discriminate against LGBTQ+ people and Black people. HR does not exist and if you make a complaint to the supposed "HR" department they will start a file on you and begin to make work conditions difficult to push you out. Management and supervisors do very low-quality work then blame unaware associates for their incompetency. They are constantly short staffed and the retention rate is about 10%. They will attempt to make associates who have been there awhile, partners to get them to stay but they still choose to leave. That says ALOT.
DO NOT EVER APPLY TO WORK HERE.
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All of the partners in the NY Office. Terrible people who do subpar work.
How could this employer run its business to employees or the public better?
NOTHING.
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Quality of work out of line with billing rate on May 19, 2024 - Former Employee Mr. in San Francisco City,
What did you not like about this institution?
The firm, like many is excellent at billing out retainer fees. Access to lawyers and even paralegals is exclusively by email. Calls are directed to voicemail and call backs are none existent. Emails to specific lawyers are replied to by administrative assistances. Curiously, still billed at the lawyers rate.
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Recruiter Coordinator on May 19, 2024 - Former Employee Mr. in San Francisco City,
What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Show some compassion.
What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
Amazing attorneys and staff
What did you not like about this institution?
Hostile work environment. Office administrator always has an attitude, and doesn't show compassion. Imagine being terminated because they thought you were being dishonest about your grandparent's funeral, and terminated you on your way to the funeral. I would never recommend anyone working here. It was the worst job I have ever had.
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All the Partners were great.
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Everyone was so friendly
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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP: The Dark Side of the Coin on May 19, 2024 - Former Employee Mr. in San Francisco City,
What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
Easy entry due to high turnover.
What did you not like about this institution?
Lack of strong leadership.
High employee turnover rate.
Dubious business dealings.
Fewer benefits and lower pay than competitors.
Lack of transparency.
Poisonous work atmosphere.
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The review of the Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP was remarkable and deserves recognition. on May 19, 2024 - Former Employee Mr. in San Francisco City,
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5.Current Employee, more than 3 yearsGreat Place Great PeopleLegal Secretary in Chicago, ILRecommendProsAll around good place good benefits good coworkers pleasant environment respectful attorneys and managementConsLocation is not convenient for my commute
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