Kramer Levin Reviews

Former Employee – worked at Kramer Levin full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Kramer Levin is populated by exceptionally smart and hard-working attorneys, and as a result, they attract some of the most interesting kinds of cases and clientele. Salary seemed to be industry standard at the time, and the firm is dedicated to pro bono work, adapting new technology, and other useful initiatives.

Cons – To be blunt, there are individuals there who are very intelligent lawyers, but who have atrocious people/management skills. Some simply don't manage associates well, others are, basically, petty and mean-spirited bullies. Finding the right partners to work with, and continuing to make yourselves visible to the right partners, is crucial. Simply being willing to work hard is not enough.

Advice to Senior Management – Management could learn to develop new positions/tracks/professional development routes for associates who are talented and valuable but not "partnership" material.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Kramer Levin

Pros – No screamers; partners are respectful
Very nice group of associates
Supportive of pro bono
Relatively cooperative atmosphere

Cons – Lack of meaningful feedback
Overall, chances of promotion are slim and partners do a poor job of communicating with associates about their future
Small group of business generators supports a large number of service partners and associates, so it can be competitive to get good work

Advice to Senior Management – Give associates meaningful annual reviews and let them know where they stand

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Kramer Levin

Pros – fair workplace; benefits and compensation competitive

Cons – lack of advancement opportunities at firm

Advice to Senior Management – better communication necessary between management and employees

Current Employee – been working at Kramer Levin

Pros – The firm (at least in litigation) is a genuine meritocracy. Those who do a good job will get recognized and succeed early on.

Cons – Cons are those at any large law firm in New York. You will work hard and long hours, but the difference is that here you work with people who are reasonable and nice.

Advice to Senior Management – A better job needs to be done to impart the firm culture to new partners, who often are used to the ways of other, less civil firms.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend