Great colleagues and fun events, but somewhat toxic culture persists
Pros
So many of the people I worked with were great and I formed many friendships while at Warner. They have occasional events that are fun and serve as nice perks for everyone. Good benefits (retirement matching, health insurance, profit sharing, etc.) although base pay could be better. Positive reputation in Michigan as far as law firms go.
Cons
I think there are a lot of things about Warner’s culture that are a bit toxic. Management seems to value the attorneys’ opinions and perspectives much more than those of the staff (yes, the attorneys are the billers but the gap between how the two groups are treated is palpable). I have seen and experienced many people on the staff side being taken advantage of, with more and more work piled on their plates without any additional compensation. Oftentimes it feels like you don’t really have a choice in the matter and the pace at which you’re expected to go is unsustainable (most tasks at Warner are treated as though they are emergencies — in marketing, there is no such thing). There are many kind attorneys but just as many who treat staff members with disrespect, a lack of appreciation, and a complete disregard for how their own actions and poor communication may be making it harder for staff to do their jobs.