Paley Rothman, Attorney At Law

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Make other positions open, that include seniority for long time workers to keep more people around. That will make it an even better experience and place to work around.

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
I really did enjoy working there and learned a lot more than I thought I would. It will help me in my future career and was a great place to be at this point in my life. I couldn't have asked for more.

What did you not like about this institution?
I feel like there should be the ability to move up and have a chance to stay at the firm to progress one's career. That is the only reason I didn't stay, as I didn't see myself advancing further.

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Length of Employment:
10+ years

What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
Make sure you don't rest on your past successes and that you focus on how the firm will grow and continue into the future.

What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
Having worked at many law firms I can say none are like Paley Rothman. This is a unique place. There is a sense of integrity that comes from people who are good, confident lawyers ... so they don't need to act like jerks. The firm respects clients and tries to treat them right. While the firm does serious legal work for both big and small clients, there still is a human element to working there. This is the best place I have worked.

What did you not like about this institution?
The majority of the firm's clients are small and mid-size businesses, though there are some huge companies, so the firm can't bill clients - or pay lawyers - like the huge sweat-shops downtown. But, the pay is solid for Montgomery County (even high for employees who have been here for a long time ... and there are a lot of them) and the firm has a good work/life balance.

People, departments, offices, products, services and whatever comes to mind that should be avoided at this institution
While there are one or two partners who can be difficult to work with on occasion, they still are good people and you can learn a ton from them. One of the people I work with has a reputation for being a bit demanding, but that person also is one of the smartest lawyers in the region and I have learned so much by working with that person.

How could this employer run its business to employees or the public better?
There is a lot of good about working here, but mostly it is the people ... it's also nice that we have a lot of firm events (big and small) and there frequently is free food.

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Length of Employment:
10+ years