Supportive place to build a practice - Shareholder Scali Rasmussen Employee Review

The Firm has a dynamic practice with expanding client base so the career growth opportunities are immense and the Firm supports attorneys who want to seek out specialty areas that are consistent with the Firm's practice. One of the biggest strengths is the Firm's commitment to diversity; as a woman, I always felt that my viewpoints and ambitions were valued and I could chart my own path. I was offered a promotion without even asking based on what I was able to contribute to the Firm and I felt that the Firm was more than fair in its compensation plans and annual reviews. Employees were truly evaluated on their merit. The Firm also sponsored diversity initiative committees, ongoing community outreach and substantial pro bono investment. The people are awesome; I still miss my SR family.

Since the Firm provides full-service to its clients and the clients rely heavily on the Firm's team of experts, things can get hectic when a client's need is urgent or unexpected.

There are no pros. We used to have good coffee and fresh fruit, but the nice office manager left, so that one redeeming pro left with her.

Constant lack of clarity around projects. Different employees receiving different messages on the same assignments. Very low pay. Passive-aggressive communication. Failure to listen. Rampant gossiping, belittling and bullying of the staff by attorneys. Scolding and yelling for seeking clarification on assignments. Huge turnover rate: 4 attorneys (one being a partner) and 3 support staff in 6 months time. Lazy coworkers, with no accountability- you will be on your own. If you complain or ask for help, you will be ignored. Unorganized, unapologetic attorneys who place zero importance on their time management: Zero work- life balance for staff. Expect an average of 1-3 days per week working 3-5 hours each time they tell you (not ask you) to work late, without a thank you. Eye rolling, dishonesty, and lack of follow through from office managers.