Interesting cases, poor treatment - Senior Paralegal Freshfields Employee Review

3.0
5 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- High profile cases - Good benefits - Good IT and office - Hybrid working - Friendly coworkers within paralegal team

Cons

- No career progression - won’t consider paralegals for NQ roles - low pay rises / bonuses - unequal treatment between associates/trainees and paralegals

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

Conveniently located in New York City.

Cons

Cliquish working environment - not expected for a top 1-20 firm.

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