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This role was presented as a Social Media Coordinator position, but the actual workload and expectations were far beyond that, more fitting for a Social Media Director or Marketing Generalist. I handled everything from content creation, strategy, scheduling, and partnership management to photo and video shoots, editing, and even running errands for leadership.

From the very beginning, there was no structure, no strategy, and no preparation. You are expected to pick up where the last person left off. There were no onboarding social media materials, content calendars, or clearly defined goals. The process does not reflect a real marketing workflow; it’s more of “do a shoot, take pictures, post a recap,” without any strategic direction or measurable plan behind it.

You are often left to figure everything out on your own, yet when things go right, leadership takes full credit. When things go wrong, even if it’s beyond your control, you are the one reprimanded. 

Communication is inconsistent, accountability is misplaced, and if you don’t initiate tasks outside of your actual responsibilities, you’ll still be blamed later for not doing them. It becomes a constant cycle of unrealistic expectations and misplaced responsibility. 

There’s also a lot of micromanagement without genuine guidance, which makes it difficult to grow. The department would greatly benefit from proper leadership and management training, especially in communication, delegation, and team development. Many decisions seem to be based on personal comfort rather than skill or experience, which creates an unbalanced and discouraging work environment.

I want to be clear that I was never a problem employee. My work was strong, consistent, and well-received. The issues stemmed from control and insecurity, not performance. In fact, I was later told they would consider me for freelance work in the future, which says a lot, but I’ll respectfully pass on that offer. So in other words, they let me go but also said, we like your work. The final say on letting me go was “you seemed unhappy”. No communication from higher ups, etc. just jumping to conclusions. When in fact I always walked in with a smile on face and spoke to everyone despite challenges.

You’ll also find yourself putting out fires you didn’t start just to protect your reputation. The lack of structure means you’re constantly reacting instead of creating. It’s unfortunate because the role has potential, but without real organization and strong leadership, it becomes a revolving door for employees. I also see a pattern in the “type” of person they hire for this position. 

To anyone considering this role, be careful, get everything in writing, and ask detailed questions about what this position truly entails. They recently added a new Video Editor/Videographer role, which should have existed long ago. During my time, all of those responsibilities fell on one person, which was completely unrealistic.

While I hold no hard feelings, I’m genuinely grateful to have moved on. I’ve experienced healthier, more supportive work environments where structure and communication exist, and that makes all the difference. With the right leadership and clear direction, this could be a decent department, but as it stands, it’s a difficult place to thrive (unless you’re someone who got a place at the table through personal connections). 

I took a job at the firm because I saw a company that was looking for growth, was creating opportunities for advancement, had great lawyers and presented very well. Not only did the firm have good websites but it talked about its focus on customer service.

It isn't always easy. There are stressful days and difficult scenarios but I can truly say that I learned a lot about myself and some of the situations helped me change how I think about things. It absolutely helped prepare me for obstacles and challenges which made me improve my time-management and problem solving skills. There are some strong personalities, which I think is expected almost anywhere but there are also a ton of people that are willing to help you and provide you guidance. You should definitely ask questions if you need clarity with something. 

People at the firm work a ton of hours. It's sometimes tiring but I assumed as much being that it was a law firm. I was also told that in the interview. Some days are harder than others, some days are shorter than others. I do have to say that I was occasionally able to work from home, come in a little late or leave a little early when needed. There was flexibility .That also reminds me that the office is almost always open. For example on snow days most people still work from home and they don't follow all the holidays. 

The reason I'm thankful is because I feel like I can truly say that I am a hard worker that will put in the hours and am a strong problem solver.  I got to learn about my strengths and weakness and what I like and don't for my next job. I got the exposure that I was looking for and got experience with other things I didn't expect to but am thankful I did.

Price Benowitz LLP is a strong company that betters the life of its clients, and employees, daily. Much can be said about a company that consistently improves internally, as a premier law firm in the DMV area, and externally as a power house of esteemed attorneys whom take on challenging cases. I began my time at Price Benowitz LLP as a legal assistant. After working in that position, I was moved up to a paralegal position working closely with the Criminal and Transactional Law departments. My time as both a legal assistant and paralegal shaped my career as a current law student. The years spent at Price Benowitz LLP demanded my time, but in return granted me the knowledge and skills that confidently lead me to be a successful law student. The Partners of the firm gave me one of my first opportunities in the legal field and they taught me skills that I believe I would not have gained in other positions or at other law firms. I highly encourage anyone who is interested in working in the legal field to send an application in. Although I am no longer associated with the company, due to pursuing law school,  I recommend this firm to anyone looking for a place to grow in the legal field while working alongside strong attorneys and management teams. 

My experience with Price Benowitz LLP was deeply disappointing. The firm suffers from poor management practices and a lack of genuine support for its employees. During my time there, I witnessed unprofessional treatment, inconsistent leadership, and decisions that created an unhealthy work environment. Issues such as unfair treatment and questionable termination practices further highlight deeper organizational problems.

In my department, which was Marketing, there was no clear direction. You were expected to do work that the manager thought “look good” not base on your experience or performance levels. 

In addition I was let go without a clear reason and never had my 30/60/90 meeting to discuss my performance levels. 

Based on my experience, I would not recommend applying to this firm. There are many workplaces that prioritize employee well-being, professional development, and respectful management—unfortunately, Price Benowitz LLP was not one of them.

Few firms have offered the opportunities that were presented to me when interviewing with Price Benowitz and it was the best decision of my career to join this team. They met those promises and have continued to exceed them for the better part of a decade. Professionally, the experience gained has allowed me to excel in my field and grow my book. This was only possible b/c of who I had behind me, supporting me, pushing me forward and giving me the feedback that was needed to take on the bigger cases. Hard work was always noticed. You were always encouraged to personalize your work and mix in your style so that you could truly find the experience rewarding b/c it was part of you. If you had the drive, you were going to succeed b/c that is what they wanted for you. That's the best workplace to be part of and what makes going to work each day truly enjoyable.

I really enjoy working with Price Benowitz. Even through covid lockdowns and mainly working from home, there was still a great sense of team efforts and always in contact with other staff through video and chats. 

I work as part of the intake team so my job is basically to reply to emails and answer calls, but I often to a lot more than that within my role. I can do anything from setting up client-attorney meetings (mostly online meetings these days), or helping my team with their queries. 

The phone can ring a lot, so I am always kept busy taking and logging calls and emails to the client management system. 

The hours can be long, but you are too busy to notice that and the day goes by quite fast. Some weekends (before covid) some of the team would go out for drinks and take time to relax, or do team building exercises which can be really good. We often take part in charity events as a team too, which is always awesome to do while helping a good cause.

I cannot say enough about all the positive things that come with working at Price Benowitz. I started in a role over a year ago that was a first time position for the firm and Price Benowitz provided all the tools needed to be successful. The managers are amazing and supportive with whatever you need, they are compassionate and very helpful. Additionally, as a fully remote worker, Price Benowitz has gone out of their way to make me feel included in the culture even from states away, they will ensure that you get to spend time in the D.C. office and that you have everything you need to be successful in your role, remote or in-office. Price Benowitz is a place of excellence and high-production, success and innovation will be expected of you but they will also give you all the tools needed to excel here.    

The firm is a great place to work for if you're able to keep up with a fast paced work environment.  I've been working with this firm for the past few years and have had the opportunity to work with different fields within the company. As a result, I've been able to learn and grow  in my position. The firm has been extremely understanding and accommodating with any issues that have arisen. In my experience, they have gone above and beyond in making sure that their employees have the proper tools necessary to succeed. The senior managing partner can be demanding at times but it's because he has high expectations of all of his employees and wants to help them be the best that they can be. His guidance has directly aided in my growth within the company and I am very thankful for the role that he has played in my career. Overall this is a great company to work for!

The firm works as a partner to market me and my practice.  They are very serious about that commitment and it pays off.  I have an unusual area of legal practice, which can involve major cases and they are more than willing to help me pursue it. The firm has many lawyers in more than one area of practice but gives us all a chance to succeed. The firm has grown considerably in the last few years, with lawyers in several states and lawyers in new and different areas of practice. This has led to a good balance of new and interesting lawyers to work with in practice as well. I should add that the support staff of the firm has become very professional and able to handle work even during the difficulties posed by the pandemic so that working from home or the office as one chooses is more than possible to do.

Sometimes when companies grow quickly - especially in the legal world - it can be hard for firms to scale properly. Luckily Price Benowitz has implemented a vast number of systems that helps not only the attorneys they keep hiring, but also the staff tasked with supporting them. Despite there being multiple locations and practice areas, the Firm stays pretty cohesive. I think this is because of the strong communication between departments and the fact that the owners really encourage people to find jobs that the love. It doesn't hurt that their pay is extremely competitive, their benefits are ones that you won't get at many firms in the DC area, and that you can really "feel" that they care about their employees.

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