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Akerman LLP

I worked at Akerman LLP as a Paralegal, and overall, my experience was extremely positive and rewarding. Here are some key aspects of working at Akerman LLP:
Pros:
1.	Professional Environment: Akerman LLP offers a highly professional work environment where legal professionals can thrive. The firm maintains a strong emphasis on quality and precision in legal work.
2.	Career Development: There are ample opportunities for career growth and development. The firm supports continuous learning and provides resources for professional advancement.
3.	Collegial Atmosphere: The firm fosters a collaborative and supportive atmosphere among colleagues. Teamwork is encouraged, and there is a sense of camaraderie among staff.
4.	Diverse Clientele: Working at Akerman LLP provides exposure to a diverse range of clients and legal issues, enhancing one's breadth of experience and expertise.
Cons:
1.	Workload: Like many law firms, the workload can be demanding, and long hours are sometimes required to meet client deadlines.
2.	High Expectations: The firm sets high expectations for performance, which can be challenging for those new to the legal field or not accustomed to a fast-paced work environment.
3.	Work-Life Balance: Achieving a work-life balance can be difficult at times due to the demanding nature of the job.
Conclusion:
Overall, Akerman LLP is a prestigious law firm that provides excellent opportunities for legal professionals to develop their careers. While the workload can be challenging, the professional growth, supportive colleagues, and exposure to diverse legal issues make it a rewarding place to work. I would recommend Akerman LLP to those who are looking for a dynamic and professional legal work environment.
Tips for Future Employees:
1.	Be prepared for a demanding workload and high expectations.
2.	Take advantage of the career development resources available.
3.	Build strong relationships with your colleagues; teamwork is key.
4.	Strive to maintain a work-life balance by managing your time effectively.

Office manager plays favorite. Allow her favorite employee to do what she wants. It's okay for her to work 20 - 30 hrs of OT a wk and she is only able to complete ONE task. This is a fast pace environment but manager looks pass that since they are friends. Manager believes lies from her friend. Disrespectful to attorneys, argues with them in front of other employees. Big turn over. Not enough legal secretaries. Workload is impossible to get done on an 8 hr a day. People stay as late as midnight and work weekends. Forget about having a life. Office manager treats her hard workers like badly. She expect more and no compensation. Only for her lazy, slow, and are friends with. Because the office manager has no experience working in a law firm she does understand the workload of the legal secretaries do.

It was fun working at Akerman as I had the opportunity to improve some aspects of the Filing department together with Management.

At times it was a bit hard when I felt  a little overwhelmed by the extend of the work that needed to be done and that was left behind by a previous employee.  However, I was always able to get the assistance I needed as well as comfort in knowing that my job wasn't overlooked but rather recognized by management.

The company had great employees as others not so great but I believe it is a normal situation in any company.  However, never had any major disagreements or any personal encounters with anybody as we all were pretty much quite professional.

It was definitely fun and a pleasure to have worked at Akerman LLP.

Great company to work for. It is one of the most organized companies i have the pleasure of working with. Equipment is replaced should it fail with no wait. Staff in IT department are very knowledgeable. Quick pace, many things to do while providing insight to some new troubleshooting techniques. It's fun to present users with solutions to user-specific issues that may arise and their gratefulness after it has been solved. Hardest part is the constant abuse on behalf of some the users when talking to Helpdesk personnel but overall a great learning and stable work experience.

Top Tier people.  Co-workers are smart, engaging, and generally all team players.  Hours and demands can be challenging and all encompassing, but you will be around people who will give you as much leeway as needed to make the experience as pleasurable as possible.  Also, great benefits for young lawyers including nearly limitless business development account, and cart blanche to go to any industry / networking events, travel to meet clients or counter-parties, et cetera.    They also invest heavily back into themselves, so offices, work environment, events, and fringe benefits are top notch.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Congeniality; good, ethical, co-workers in all fields.    Although I was a litigation partner for complex trials, Akerman has a great IT department which lead me to my second career - cybersecurity analyst.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Trial deadlines, and advice to clients (especially government ones, that would often be advised in public).

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I am retired now.  Typical day during my position as Local Practice Group Leader and trial lawyer was responding to deadlines, advising clients on strategy; providing a risk/benefit analysis, and mentoring and managing associates.

Horrible office experience. The billable hours were high, but still doable. Pay was fair. The real problem was the staff situation and office management, which made just about everything more difficult than it needed to be. Routine issues turned into unnecessary headaches, and the overall environment was far more frustrating than supportive. The legal work itself was manageable, but the day-to-day office experience was not. From my perspective, the office seemed to be shrinking and unstable, which made it even harder to feel confident about its future. I would not recommend this office to anyone looking for a functional and professional work environment.

Lawyers are exceptional. I was a member of staff on the previous marketing team. That department was cut throat. Not supportive. Disingenuous.  The bar was set high -which is great, but ultimately, internal politics would eat talented, dedicated staff alive.  

The team has new leadership now, but be sure to ask a lot of questions about the current environment, and check trusted network colleagues to find out what it is really like to work there now. 

Tried out many firms with many different cultures.  Akerman is as good as you will get juggling salaries, benefits, and work-life balance.  Ultimately, Akerman offers competitive, non-Cravath scale pay in exchange for peak personal and familial benefits and a trust in associates and partners that is second-to-none.  Come in to the office and bill 12 hours a day?  You will be rewarded.  Work from home and just focus on hitting your minimums?  You will be left to do so with little pressure.  Akerman will let you make what you want of it.

Typically partners leave by 6 or 7 and associates are out by 8 (unless there is a big case going on).  The attorneys are generally more fun and approachable than many other places.  They tend to be younger, and it seems like a new generation will be running the litigation department soon.  Truly a great place to work where the employers respect their employees and care about them as people.

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