Craig Swapp & Associates FAQ

Pros

Insurance and retirement benefits Convenient office location

Cons

Not enough training for inexperienced hires Not enough salary for experienced hires No opportunity for advancement Unprofessional work environment

Advice to Management

There is no incentive for a paralegal/legal assistant to stay at Swapp's office for any length of time. The salary is not very high, the attorneys are definitely not very knowledgeable, so the competence of a paralegal/legal assistant is very important at this firm. However, the bonuses (if any) are low to non-existent. Because the attorneys do very little work, the paralegals who actually do all of the work and make the money for the firm should be incentivized.

Pros

I am biased because when I started my job here over 2 years ago I was blessed with the best boss, and attorney easily in the state of Idaho, and arguably 'this side the Mississippi'. My attorney, Glenn Godfrey has made my life at work so enjoyable I have no desire to work for anyone anywhere else. He makes sure I am taken care of and feel appreciated everyday and I am so grateful to have him as a boss! I love this office as if it is my own and I would do anything for almost anyone of my co-workers. Not to mention, full benefits and incentive pay. If I need to make extra money one month I can work my butt off and earn whatever I need, this is such a huge perk of working here I can't begin to explain how great it is. As well as a flexible schedule, all of the attorneys here at our office are family oriented and encouraging taking time for family life and personal time off. We are also rewarded with office lunches with Craig when we meet our monthly goals as an office which is a perk to me because who doesn't love free food and we all get to spend a little time together and the ladies that I get to work with here are awesome and I personally really enjoy those lunches with everyone.

Cons

Just like every job there are pros and cons. But the one thing that determines the outcome of which one will triumph is your mindset. There are a few cons of this job, but if you have the right mindset those things can easily be offset. First is the inevitable that this is not a job that you leave at 5pm everyday and are done with work. Maybe you physically clock out at 5 everyday, but when you work directly with clients in personal injury who have been hurt or lost a loved one it is a lifetime job. You create real relationships with these people and genuinely care for them. That is something that you take home with you everyday the sympathy, empathy, and care for these people that truly need your help. Sometimes the clients aren't all that great and I have cried in Glenns office several times because of them, but I can guarantee that one case with someone truly deserving and kind who needs and receives our help is worth 20 grumpy, mean clients any day.

Advice to Management

I would say it is important to individually ask each your employees if they are happy and what they see or think could be changed to help improve the environment and efficiency of our office.

Pros

There is a real sense of teamwork at this firm, everyone is willing to help each other. Craig truly cares about both his clients and employees.

Cons

I don't have any negative comments to say about this firm, I really enjoy working at Craig Swapp and Associates.

Pros

Friendly atmosphere, great hours, fun luncheons, and great support system of fellow case managers that can help with any and all questions

Cons

No cons, I’ve quite enjoyed working here and would recommend it.

Pros

Good and it doesn't smell bad at the office

Cons

can be quite boring sometimes