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When you go to an interview and everyone you observe has a smile on their face from the receptionist forward, that's a good feeling.  When I received the offer and accepted the job, I had no idea of the depth of commitment to work/life balance, quality of support, and overall genuine care and concern I was walking into.

Pillsbury by no means is a lackadaisical firm.  Employees work extremely hard and are committed to producing the very best in quality and effectiveness for their clients.  What makes Pillsbury unique, however, is the overall culture of the firm.  This is a firm that demands much but also inspires employees to word hard simply by showing they care and providing whatever resources are necessary to make that happen.

The hardest part of the job as a Calendar Specialist has been encouraging skeptics of the process to utilize it in order to make their job easier.  Once we get them on board, we always seem to get emails that say, "why didn't I do this sooner?"

The most enjoyable part of the job is working with a team and a supervisor who are never hesitant to collaborate to insure that the work product is correct.  Working with a team that is non-competitive and just wants the department as a whole to be the best it can be makes it a joy to come to work every day.

We are fortunate to work in a firm that not only works hard, but is also committed to the community and provides many opportunities to offer volunteer services in a variety of arenas.  Pillsbury has a reputation for its community good will services.

I will always be proud of my association with this firm.  Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is one of the best!

When I moved to the San Diego area to be with my now husband, I took a Tech Support Analyst position at Pillsbury and provided support for their 2 San Diego offices.  Additionally I led and worked on multiple projects as well as traveling to other offices to assist with any support and projects as needed.  Pillsbury was an amazing company to work for.  The culture in the San Diego offices was like coming to work with family each day.  Even though I would have preferred to be in more of a managerial role, I remained with Pillsbury for the past 10 years because it was a such great company to work for and I enjoyed coming to work each day.  Unfortunately, the Firm decided to downsize and began a series of voluntary and forced layoffs since March.  I was fortunate enough to have been extended the richer "voluntary" benefit package since I had been with the firm for just over 10 years.

Upon arriving at work in the morning, I would go through my emails to look for any job requests or important emails. I managed the firm's process server invoices and maintained the account in good standing after cleaning it up and bringing it up to date. The project was time consuming, but eventually became manageable.  I frequently participated in training classes offered by the firm to keep my skills current. The attorneys were friendly and the secretaries cooperative and helpful.  Every other week I looked forward to enjoying happy hour at the end of the day in the firm's beautifully designed lounge to socialize with my co-workers. Management does not micromanage the staff and treats them like responsible adults.  Overall, it was a pleasant working environment.

Come to work to provide attorneys with top notch assistance.  Love my coworkers unfortunately many took early retirement plans, early buyouts or were released.  The hardest part of the job to me is having ZERO privacy.  Working in a fishbowl setting with people walking behind your desk constantly is distracting.  No way near enough desk space to work especially if you're a litigation secretary.  Also, if you are working on confidential documents getting a privacy screen is like pulling teeth.  It's close to IMPOSSIBLE...!  Many secretaries went out and purchased their own.

wonderful experience working with respectful humans who are interested in you and your future with them. They approve of you continuing  your education and will help you attain your goals as long as you respond with appropriate grades and excellent work product. They offer help and guidance if you ask for it and will also expect your best productive work and positive attitude, in return. They are professionals who are highly intelligent and still act "human"!

I check my emails for attorney requests and prioritize the work.

I've learned how to process Wills, process complex expense reports requiring International foreign currency exchange; create Excel spreadsheets with formulas for client billing purposes.

Management treats employees with respect and does not micro-manage.  

Co-workers are friendly and always willing to help each other out.

The most enjoyable part of the job is working in a laid back environment with a great group of attorneys and secretaries. 

The hardest part of the job is billing at the end of the month. It can get very busy, but it's manageable.

I came into the job with enthusiasm and excitement but soon realized that it was going to be one of the hardest jobs I have ever been in. There was a running statement that went around the office that if you are the first person in a certain manager's office you would be the winner of the dispute. There was a lot of favoritism that was shown to certain employees that created even more trouble throughout the offices.If you sided against certain people your work life at the firm was always in jeopardy.

The work environment was fast pace and enlightening. The employees worked together allowing us to be team players, which in turn gave us a great deal of diversity in the office. The management team was always supportive and willing to assist with the office employees/staff. Thus permitting my fellow co-workers/team players to have a positive and enthusiastic attitude. The most rewarding part was acquiring all the knowledge I learned and having the ability to work as a team in such an enjoyable work environment.

I make sure to ready and out the door so I can be at work at least 30 minutes before 'start time'.  I learn self-reliance skills in demonstrating working independently. I start the day with checking email and processing any projects which may have been delayed. Work with attorneys' and regarding clients bills. The hardest part of the job is being unable to process outstanding invoices for payment. The most enjoyable part of the job is satisfying an unsatisfying client.

Pillsbury was a wonderful firm to work for.  When I started working for Pillsbury, my salary was below the appropriate level for someone with my years of experience.  They quickly gave me a raise and they provided opportunities for further advancement.

Pillsbury always had the staff's interests at heart.  They provided training on the job and kept up with the latest computer technology to date.  I have nothing but good things to say about Pillsbury.

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