Does Fried Frank pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Fried Frank employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Fried Frank. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Fried Frank?

65% of Fried Frank employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Fried Frank 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Fried Frank?

Associate (40) , Paralegal (10) , Associate Attorney (6) , Legal Secretary (4) , Corporate Paralegal (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , IT Manager (2) , Legal Assistant (2) , Legal Assistant/Paralegal (2) , Legal Clerk (2) , Manager (2) , Summer Associate (2)

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

"People are great and the firm goes out of its way to ensure employees have what they need" ((in 21 reviews)); "Good benefits, ok pay." ((in 9 reviews)); "Good pay and good work" ((in 8 reviews)); "The compensation and travel strategies are great." ((in 6 reviews)); "Amazing support staff" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Long hours and quite stuffy" ((in 11 reviews)); "Long hours and pace can be challenging." ((in 4 reviews)); "Management was a big issue at Fried Frank." ((in 4 reviews)); "The paralegal manager in the D.C is intolerable." ((in 3 reviews)); "There are some very nice, knowledgeable associates, but, generally, the morale is awful (at least it was in my group)." ((in 3 reviews))

Fried Frank Reviews

3.9

65% would recommend to a friend

(141 total reviews)

David J. Greenwald

96% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Fried Frank has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 141 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Fried Frank employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Legal industry (3.8 stars).

Reviews by job title

141 reviews

3.0

25 Dec 2025

Salary

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great salary and generally good people.

Cons

Have a lot of work load.

5.0

10 Nov 2025

Rewarding Career, but Manager Bonuses could be more competitive

Business services manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Supportive and engaging workplace. The people and culture make a difference. It’s the kind of place people stay for years. A true sign that it’s a great Firm to work for. Ken Rosh is now Chairman of the Firm with Co Chairs Steve Epstein and Scott Luftglass. Great leadership for the Firm.

Cons

Work long days at the office and often at home/weekends.

2.0

1 Nov 2025

High Stress, Low Morale

Associate attorney

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Very smart colleagues, sophisticated work, great pay

Cons

High stress workplace, high attrition, difficulty replacing recently departed attorneys,

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