On the Second Day, I Knew That I Had Worked There One Day Too Long! - Recensione dipendente - Legal Administrative Assistant presso Offit Kurman

The workload is exhausting and unfair, bordering on just plain impossible. I believe in hard work, but this was not even manageable for several people, let alone one person. Even when management could visibly see that you were overwhelmed, it was pretty much ignored. In fact, when I applied for this job, I had no idea that they expected legal assistants to support other attorneys and paralegals whenever their assistants weren't in the office for however long they were absent, in addition to those that you already supported...this is what they called the "buddy" system. I called it ridiculous and many others agreed with me on this. On any given day, without notice of any kind, you would be expected to work for as many as 6+ people. Others shouldn't have to suffer even more when another assistant decides to take leave, go on vacation, or be out sick. Of course, you aren't told this when you sign-up or you would, undoubtedly, ask for more money or run for the hills. The workload is not in sync with your salary at all. When it is review time, only the attorneys you regularly support are involved, when clearly, those that you have supported all year long in addition to them should also have a say...but that would clearly indicate a need for additional raise. This is only one of many unfair tactics used at this law firm. My advice to anyone considering a position here, is to go in with your eyes wide open, not wide shut as they would like you to. Expect to work like the work load is never going to end because it never will. Also, don't expect any sort of effective assistance from the human resources department when dealing with any work-related issue. It will be you against them and, of course, you will never prevail. I agree with another reviewer who stated that the staff is micromanaged. Certain staff members aren't privy to this treatment for reasons unknown to others.