Pretty good for big law! - Managing Associate Orrick Employee Review

4.0
24 Oct 2020
Recommend
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Pros

If you're looking for big law, I'd probably recommend Orrick. They do a good job of pretending to care about their associates, and have an interesting mix of cases and subject matters. And it's big enough that you can try to change teams if you don't like who you are working with.

Cons

It is still big law, so there's a pretty low ceiling.

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5.0
2 Jul 2026
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Pros

Strong, collaborative BD team with a real focus on innovation and client impact. Great opportunities to take ownership, work closely with partners, and build expertise. Supportive culture with good investment in tools and training.

Cons

High standards mean constant improvement

1.0
28 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is good, benefits are strong, and PTO is decent.

Cons

It felt quite unsupportive, with management that didn’t provide much guidance or stability. Expectations changed often, which made it hard to stay on track or feel settled in the job. There also seemed to be frequent turnover in the team, which added to the sense of instability and made the workload feel more inconsistent and stressful.

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