Does DWF pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DWF employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DWF. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DWF?

45% of DWF employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DWF 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DWF?

Paralegal (164) , Solicitor (60) , Associate (43) , Litigation Paralegal (21) , Trainee Solicitor (20) , Senior Associate (15) , Administrative Assistant (11) , Lawyer (10) , Senior Paralegal (10) , Director (9) , Personal Assistant (8) , Legal Secretary (7) , Analyst (6) , Associate Solicitor (6) , Claims Adjuster (6)

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

"The people you work with are great" ((in 67 reviews)); "A great focus of work/life balance and a good deal of responsibility in cases with excellent Partner supervision when needed." ((in 40 reviews)); "Great and forward thinking colleagues." ((in 39 reviews)); "the exposure to exciting project work whilst working with industry leading stakeholders and being supported by great teams who really care is really motivating." ((in 32 reviews)); "Good benefits and easy place to work" ((in 22 reviews))

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

"Low salary compared to other firms and doesn't really reflect the amount of work that goes in to the job." ((in 41 reviews)); "Low pay and team dynamic" ((in 40 reviews)); "cultures vary widely as middle managers have to much discretion." ((in 21 reviews)); "No career progression for support staff" ((in 17 reviews)); "Long hours if you are not careful" ((in 15 reviews))

DWF Reviews

3.3

45% would recommend to a friend

(778 total reviews)

Nigel Knowles

67% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity and inclusion

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Culture and values

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Senior management

DWF has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 778 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DWF 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

778 reviews

1.0

22 Dec 2024

Disappointing Experience: Avoid Unless Desperate

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Not anything of value. It's very mentally exhausting. Bad culture

Cons

- The workplace culture felt toxic, with little to no opportunities for growth or learning. - Compensation was not aligned with the workload or expectations, often leading to a lack of motivation. - There was significant micromanagement and no emphasis on work-life balance, making it challenging to maintain personal well-being. - Favoritism was evident, with preferential treatment given to long-tenured employees or those who engaged in flattery, creating an unfair environment. - Office politics overshadowed meaningful work, hindering professional development. **Recommendation:** Consider this company only as a last resort. If you value growth, learning, or a supportive work environment, this may not be the right place for you. And please pay as per the employee's performance and not favouritism.

DWF Response

1y

We're sorry to hear about your less-than-satisfactory experience. Your feedback is important to us, and we'd like to learn more about your concerns so we can address them effectively. We're committed to making improvements based on your input and ensuring a positive experience for all our employees. If you are open to a confidential conversation with recruitment we would welcome the opportunity to talk to you on: recruitment.enquiries@dwf.law

1.0

25 Mar 2025

Toxic Culture and manipulating lady manager

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

There is no Pros its complete a toxic work culture specific to Global IT

Cons

The work environment in the Global IT department is absolutely toxic. There's extreme micromanagement, and working under a female manager is a nightmare. She will manipulate everything, take credit for your work, and make sure you don’t get the recognition you deserve. Favoritism is rampant, and hard work goes completely unnoticed. The atmosphere is stressful, demotivating, and filled with office politics. If you’re looking for a place to grow and be valued, this is NOT it.

DWF Response

1y

We're sorry to hear about your less-than-satisfactory experience with us. Your feedback is important, and we'd like to learn more about your concerns so we can address them effectively. Please reach out to us directly so we can discuss this further at recruitment.admin@dwf.law. We're committed to making improvements based on your input and ensuring a positive experience for all our employees.

2.0

26 Feb 2025

Not that good

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I don't have anything as a pros.

Cons

It is good if you work extra hours and sacrifice your work-life balance, but the pay is awful.

DWF Response

1y

We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We understand the importance of work-life balance and fair pay, and we’re always looking at ways to improve. If you’d like to share more about your concerns, we’d appreciate the feedback. You can reach out to us directly at recruitment.enquiries@dwf.law

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