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I really like this law firm; people are friendly, respectful, and helpful. Compensation and benefits are very good. I was laid off due to the Covid-19 pandemic and changes in our immigration group. I think this was one of the best  companies I have had the pleasure of working with. The office administrator in the Phoenix office is truly remarkable, caring, and solutions-oriented. She provided fresh fruits and vegetables for several days of the work-week and frequently the firm would offer lunches, monthly birthday celebrations, and a lovely environment. The firm has lunch rooms, conference rooms, and even a room for those who need it to rest if they needed to lay down to feel better. The office services staff are very friendly and helpful, often trying to finds ways to make others' jobs easier/better. In my day-to-day work experience, I was able to work early mornings until mid-afternoon, which helped with a long commute and the firm offers covered garage parking and even escorts to the parking garages when needed. I really appreciate their care and concern for their employees, many of whom have been with the firm for very long period of time. I highly recommend this law firm and truly miss the people there.

I worked here for just over two years and can say that the benefits and pay are the best you will find at any firm in Kansas City.  Depending on which department or group you work for makes a huge difference.  In the two departments I worked for, I found that the values and experience of the managers was almost embarrassing, or should be to the firm.  It is an organization that’s entire focus is "not what you know, but who you know."  At times it is flagrantly obvious that those they hire have little to no experience.  The managers I worked for were some of the worst kinds of people and even though HR is well aware of the problems they do nothing to curb this behavior - in some instances they penalize the employee for talking about the problem at all.  

I know that Polsinelli has some great things and like I said the benefits are unbelievable, but it's not worth the treatment you receive from Management and HR.  If you are a person that believes in ethics, respect and hard work, then Polsinelli is definitely not the place for you.

Polsinelli is and has been experience growth and merger related pains for going on 5 years and it's evident in how many decisions are made. This isn't to say that they're stuck in a rut, indeed not, they are as progressive as a company can be in their thought process and have found themselves able to mostly cope. Currently lacking a CIO - at the time of review - the IT department manages itself well and is able to maintain the ever increasing workload gracefully though many decisions are made with office politicking in mind rather than the health of the enterprise environment. Nepotism seems to run rampant in some departments and causes obvious choke points. Otherwise, a wonderful company to work for that will no doubt assist in your personal and professional growth.

The most enjoyable part of the job at Polsinelli was performing a task well done. Client services means a lot to me and at Polsinelli, we shared in those core values.


No day was "typical" at Polsinelli. Some examples of the daily duties are: communicate daily with the attorneys and staff, review the conference room schedule for the week and make any necessary changes or arrangements, schedule vendors, follow up with correspondence, proactively work on time management, research legal documents - as well as greet clients and provide assistance to staff.

I enjoy talking with my co-workers at lunch time and made a lot of life long friends at the firm. 

The hardest part of the job was knowing when to delegate projects. I have learned better skills regarding time management and utilize them daily. 

Thank you,

Wendy Hoffman

The biggest pro is that you get out of the job exactly what you put into it. I’ve been with the firm for almost 5 years and I’ve watched as people who wanted everything handed to them immediately left upset and empty-handed and I’ve also watched people who stuck around and put in the effort and invested the time and energy into the job get rewarded beyond what I ever would have expected. 

Watching all that play out over the years I know exactly which choice I plan on making. I’m here for the long-haul. I know what I want – and that’s a steady, growing career at a firm that is going to take care of me over the years and treat me like a valued member of the family. I plan on retiring from Polsinelli and I know that when I do, it’ll be after a long, successful career that served me well.

As long as you don't have expectations about employer loyalty, integrity, or a long-term career view.  Mainly insurance defense, some business mergers and acquisition practitioners, plaintiffs' work discouraged.  You don't have much contact with clients, and since the clients are corporations and insurance companies, you deal with someone who has a particular title, and there is fairly rapid turnover among the client administrative personnel.  I don't recall a mission statement or any sort of long-term goals or scruples being promoted.  All about the $.

When I first started at Polsinelli, it was a grand adventure, now it is mundane and full of contradictory rules. They need to do better when it comes to inclusiveness. They need to do better in regards to the RTO, if they continue to force  only the support staff (LAA's), into the office, they are going to lose talent. They need to do better in regards to understanding the needs of the support staff and not assume anything. They need to do better with their draconian policies. Just because you have been in business since the 70's, doesn't mean that you stay stagnant. DO BETTER!! 

Working with Polsinelli was a great opportunity to develop and create the groundwork for the office as it was new to Chattanooga, TN.  I had many responsibilities, all under the title of Office Manager.  Due to the size of the firm and its lack of growth, my position was eliminated.  To this date, there are only 5 full time employees and 1 temporary.  It is unfortunate that the firm did not produce the growth that was anticipated in its first year, as it is a very good organization.

Fired from Polsinelli. What a nightmare.  I have a JD, but don’t practice law. Was hired after 15 years of being a stay-at-mom. I was very transparent in interview that I would be playing catch up with technology. They said “no problem.”
Apparently it was a problem. 
Firm is very cold. When I worked at Baker & McKenzie, the environment was amazing. Great people, fun work environment. 
Polsinelli just sucks. Everything is outdated. Everything needs a work around or bandaid. There is no structure at Polsinelli. Rules that contradict each other. 
Don’t do it! Don’t work at Polsinelli! 


What is the best part of working at the company?
There was nothing good about working there.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Narcissistic attorneys and bullying. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Stressful   No support. Strict billable hour requirements 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Rude obnoxious attorneys. Have to punch a clock.

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