Does Brooklyn Defender Services pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Brooklyn Defender Services employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Brooklyn Defender Services. This rating has decreased by 16% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Brooklyn Defender Services?

45% of Brooklyn Defender Services employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Brooklyn Defender Services 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Brooklyn Defender Services?

Staff Attorney (16) , Social Worker (5) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Attorney (4) , Investigator (4) , Legal Assistant (3) , Paralegal (3) , Senior Staff Attorney (3) , Intern (2) , Legal Intern (2)

What are the pros of working at Brooklyn Defender Services according to real employee reviews?

"Amazing people to work with." ((in 7 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and supportive, interns are given a good amount of experience and exposure." ((in 6 reviews)); "wonderful colleagues; excellent supervision; experienced brilliant lawyers to learn from" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Brooklyn Defender Services according to real employee reviews?

"Pay could be better." ((in 4 reviews)); "The administration is laden with nepotism and dysfunction." ((in 3 reviews))

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5.0

1 Nov 2023

Investigator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Everyone is so nice and helpful

Cons

There are no cons for me.

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5.0

28 May 2026

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

great flexibility and a supportive team environment

Cons

high stress and sometimes burnout

3.0

8 Jun 2026

Criminal investigator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great people, great work, really interesting.

Cons

Pay is not great and the Director/CEO. HR definitely try to protect the company above all.

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Investigator - Criminal Defense Practice

Paralegal, Criminal Defense Practice

Litigation Support Paralegal, Homicide Unit

Social Work Supervisor, Homicide Unit

Brooklyn, NY

US$125K - US$140K /yr

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Experienced Attorney, Criminal Defense Practice

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