Pros
Everybody at AkinMears really cares for their clients, from the receptionist to the staff to the attorneys. Client care is stressed from day one and regularly discussed with all employees.
There is room for growth and training; most of the managers started as receptionists or legal assistants and were promoted by hard work and ability.
The attorneys are very ethical and the firm retains two ethicists, one of which is a legal ethics professor. Management meets regularly with staff, and all employees sit down regularly for a firm wide meeting for training, tips and best practices.
Health care benefits are excellent, and the firm pays for one of the best packages available on the market. The firm has paid time off and a 401k program too. I thought it was nice that the firm bonused staffers after hurricane Harvey hit to help pay bills.
Staff are encouraged to seek a work/life balance. Some former in-house staffers moved due to family and now work remotely, which is great. Some employees prefer to come in early or late, and the firm accommodates them.
Cons
The firm is not able to help all potential clients that call in, and it is really upsetting when somebody wants our assistance and we are not able to assist.
Communication is good, and can always be better. The firm encourages staff to communicate problems, issues and "red flags" to their managers and the attorneys.
More vacation time would always be appreciated!
