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Prairie State Legal Services

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My managing attorney destroyed staff morale, and all respect I might have had for this company - Staff Attorney Prairie State Legal Services Employee Review

2.0
15 May 2014
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Pros

They have a great training program for new attorneys

Cons

My managing attorney was a stereotypical micro-manager. She was controlling, egotistical, and hyper-critical. I envy the person who said he/she had flexible hours. My managing attorney kept a book in her desk drawer where she kept track of anytime the staff attorneys were late for work, though she showed no appreciation when I committed 60 hour weeks to my more involved cases. She would constantly pick on me, to the point that three years later my confidence in my ability to represent my clients is still shaky. I'd hear her on the phone to the Executive Director, telling lies about me and my work. She had replaced an equally awful managing attorney, who had been allowed to torture the staff attorneys in her own special way.

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5.0
9 Sept 2024
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Pros

The staff was amazing and so helpful. Always supportive and always there to answer your questions or lend you some advice. The work enviornment is great.

Cons

It's always hard working in public interest law and not being able to help everyone that walks through the doors.

2.0
11 June 2026
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Pros

Flexible schedule Excellent PTO 37.5 hours/week

Cons

Poor Leadership Costly Health Insurance

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