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    Sheppard Mullin Reviews

    Updated August 1, 2018
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    • "High stress in areas there simply shouldn't be" (in 4 reviews)

    • "favoritism is highly played her at times so you have to play the game like most law firms" (in 3 reviews)

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    1. "Associate Attorney"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Sheppard Mullin full-time

      Pros

      Good work life balance and flexibility

      Cons

      difficult partners who have difficult expectations

    2. "Good People - Staff Perspective"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Los Angeles, CA
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Sheppard Mullin full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Working in the DTLA office, there were a lot of staff and partners who have been there for a long time, which I think adds a somewhat familial vibe. The workspace has had a fairly recent renovation, so there is a more open and airy feel in some parts of the office.

      Cons

      Chipping away at benefits and passing off more costs to employees. Pay doesn't quite keep up with firms of the same size/reputation.

      Advice to Management

      Improve pay and benefits-- without adding several more responsibilities to an individual's job description.

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    3. "paralegal"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend

      I have been working at Sheppard Mullin full-time

      Pros

      Offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

      Cons

      Have to wait nearly three years for employer match $401k contributions.

      Advice to Management

      Offer a more attractive benefits package to staff.

    4. "Good Place to Work"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Los Angeles, CA
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Los Angeles, CA

      I worked at Sheppard Mullin full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Interesting work, good people, beautiful office

      Cons

      Management is changing, which affects the associate culture, but DC attorneys do a good job of making it nice place to work.

    5. "Great"

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      Current Employee - Legal Secretary in San Francisco, CA
      Current Employee - Legal Secretary in San Francisco, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Sheppard Mullin full-time

      Pros

      Big law firm with mid-sized workload. Good benefits, management is dedicated to continuing education for staff at ALL levels. Workshops every week or two on anything from filing to HR management.

      Cons

      Like any law firm, there are few individuals who are tough to work for

    6. "A good firm"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Sheppard Mullin full-time

      Pros

      Transparent, growing and willing to make partners

      Cons

      Like all big law firms, the hours requirements can be a grind

    7. "Pretty good. Great Benefits"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Sheppard Mullin full-time

      Pros

      Decent pay, great benefits, 401k w/company match, life insurance

      Cons

      No advancement, no recognition, no merit raises (unless in the secret circle)

      Advice to Management

      Actually do your job instead of calling out whenever it suites you. Your door is always closed , you avoid staff and staff issues

    8. "Accounts Payable Specialist"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Sheppard Mullin full-time

      Pros

      Everyone at work are friendly.

      Cons

      No room for growth in this position.

    9. "BE WARE! D&C Dept is a horriable place to work"

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      Former Employee - DOKET CLERK in Los Angeles, CA
      Former Employee - DOKET CLERK in Los Angeles, CA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook

      I worked at Sheppard Mullin (More than a year)

      Pros

      location, salary, benefits, great compulaw training, the accounting department next to Docket on level E

      Cons

      The management of the department is lacking , the training is non existence. There no coordination within the department.

      Advice to Management

      clean house immediately

    10. "Another big LA firm"

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      Former Employee - Associate
      Former Employee - Associate

      I worked at Sheppard Mullin full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Comparable salaries
      Diverse departments
      Large CA presence

      Cons

      Partners hoard work during slow times
      Associates don’t get enough meaningful work