Paul Hastings Reviews
Updated Jul 4, 2019
Found 149 reviews
"Great work great people great office" (in 10 reviews)
"great workshops for interns, some limited exposure to the law firm" (in 9 reviews)
"It's a big firm - you will work long hours" (in 10 reviews)
"It is not so different from other law firms" (in 9 reviews)
"Great Firm and People"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Paul Hastings full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Most of the staff and attorneys are great people. Excellent PTO (4 weeks right off the bat). Pay is good.
Cons
Takes several years to move up to the next level of PTO. Health benefit options aren't that great.
Advice to Management
Better health benefit options.
Paul Hastings2019-07-03"Great place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Paul Hastings full-time
Pros
well managed firm and a great pool of client basis
Cons
long hours and can be stressful, but just like every other law firm
Paul Hastings2019-06-28"Good place, but intense"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Paul Hastings full-time for less than a year
Pros
Good events and perqs, management is accessible
Cons
Big law hours, some upper-levels are pretty inconsiderate
Paul Hastings2019-06-19"Good place"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Paul Hastings full-time for less than a year
Pros
Nice office/amenities, easy enough to take days off, taught me a lot
Cons
Got yelled at once by my supervising paralegal for frickin nothing and it was v upsetting.
Paul Hastings2019-06-06"Interesting work, varied workload"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Paul Hastings full-time
Pros
Interesting deals and high profile work
Cons
Strong personalities - some partners can be very demanding
Paul Hastings2019-06-11"Excellent management"
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I have been working at Paul Hastings full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
They give me a chance to improve my skills
Cons
I have been working here for past three and not a single day goes when I do not feel good about this group. The skilled management gives you every chance to grow, explore and learn. Saturdays are for brainstorming sessions and thoroughly enjoyed by every single worker. I am having a great time working for this company.
Advice to Management
Nothing
Paul Hastings2019-05-27"Summer Intern"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Paul Hastings full-time
Pros
Great position to learn and grow, fostered a deep interest in attorney recruiting.
Cons
No possibility for advancement.
Paul Hastings2019-04-15- Helpful (5)
"RUN FOR THE HILLS!"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Paul Hastings full-time for more than a year
Pros
I unfortunately have nothing positive to say.
Cons
Being an employee at Paul Hastings was the single worst experience of my career. While they may be a global leading law firm, the way in which their corporate and staffed employees were managed was quite inefficient and did not foster growth. Having worked in their HR department, one would think they would take care to help create a happy and healthy work environment considering they are a cutting edge law firm. My...
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"Awesome team members / coworkers. Management in Transition"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Paul Hastings full-time
Pros
Strict hiring requirements results in a high performance team environment. Everyone is smart, capable, and driven.
Cons
Lack of top level leadership leads to stagnant focus on unrealistic goals and metrics. No clear leadership direction on managing individual team members.
Advice to Management
Develop your internal resources professionally. Set clear goals and metrics. Once achieved, reward your people adequately. Acquire top level leadership with technology experience and vision, to provide clear technology direction.
Paul Hastings2019-04-23 "Process"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Paul Hastings full-time
Pros
I feel valued Supervisors feel like mentors
Cons
I have no con to offer at this times
Paul Hastings2019-03-21