Does BakerHostetler pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, BakerHostetler employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at BakerHostetler. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at BakerHostetler?

56% of BakerHostetler employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated BakerHostetler 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BakerHostetler?

Associate (26) , Paralegal (20) , Attorney (7) , Associate Attorney (6) , Legal Secretary (6) , Partner (6) , Billing Specialist (5) , Litigation Paralegal (5) , Legal Assistant (4) , Client Value Analyst (3) , Staff Attorney (3) , Engineer (2) , Lawyer (2) , Legal (2) , Secretary (2)

What are the pros of working at BakerHostetler according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 23 reviews)); "Benefits were good but expensive." ((in 15 reviews)); "The pay at this firm is good" ((in 9 reviews)); "Great culture!" ((in 7 reviews)); "The managing partner encouraged a positive and fun environment, he was engaged with the entire staff, and it allowed for an extremely enjoyable work environment." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at BakerHostetler according to real employee reviews?

"Work/life balance could be improved." ((in 7 reviews)); "Long hours and there are a few bad apples" ((in 5 reviews)); "No continued training or positive feedback ever given but when a mistake is made it is hi" ((in 3 reviews)); "Management is horrible and unfair; they have their favorites and if you aren’t a favorite, you are overloaded with work." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about BakerHostetler redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about BakerHostetler redundancy and their outlook for job security at BakerHostetler in 2026.

BakerHostetler Reviews

3.8

56% would recommend to a friend

(208 total reviews)

Steve Kestner

68% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (208 reviews)

BakerHostetler has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 208 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BakerHostetler employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Legal industry (3.8 stars).

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208 reviews

1.0

4 Mar 2018

Hostile Work Environment

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

Nice office, good location and work-life balance

Cons

Poor management, office bullying, no opportunity for growth

1.0

5 Mar 2016

Toxic!

Paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Office is off red line metro station Lots of restaurant options for lunch meals Docketing software is efficient Paperless environment Business casual (but no jeans allowed ever)

Cons

Backbiting and unsupportive office environment Immature associates who are quick to blame staff Unhelpful and manipulative HR personnel (they are quick to believe associate lies no matter how bad their relationships are with staff - will not listen to staff employee) HR also spreads gossip (incredible when I heard misinformation about me spread to another office!) Invisible war between DC and Philly staff following merger Managers do not keep up with current technologies and have you complete tasks the old way No flexibility for DC traffic (only 7 minutes!) Existing staff is threatened by new staff Outdated systems Disorganized Horrible parking in building (pricey and parking staff damaged my car then denied it)

3.0

21 June 2011

Mediocore

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The attorneys I work for are bright, intelligent and very good at what they do.

Cons

There is NO teamwork and the staff are treated like children. They sell you on what a family oriented organization they are and then completely punish you for having a family.

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