Q&A With Snell & Wilmer Employees
For our clients, we will work hard, provide superior legal services on a timely, effective, and efficient basis, and maintain the highest standards of professional integrity. For our firm, we will foster an enjoyable working environment, based on open communication and mutual respect, and will encourage initiative, innovation, teamwork, and loyalty. For our community, we will continue our long tradition of service and leadership.
How employees describe working at Snell & Wilmer
Consummate professional from top to bottom.
Pay and benefits were good
Gossip and distrust among coworkers leads to negative workplace.
Holiday pay, personal time that pays out at the end of the year.
Q&A With Snell & Wilmer Employees
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How do I do well in an interview at Snell & Wilmer?
Be professional and have a good amount of company knowledge.
What kind of people succeed at Snell & Wilmer?
Nose to the grindstone, not looking for friends or friendly interactions.
What part of Snell & Wilmer's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Recruiting new attorneys left and right. Reducing the size of the support staff.
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Snell & Wilmer?
Tell me about a time when you struggled at work.
How's the work pace at Snell & Wilmer?
Average. Depending on practice group different times of year are more or less busy.
What benefits does Snell & Wilmer provide?
PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, other misc discounts and benefits. Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Snell & Wilmer?
How toxic the culture is. Be prepared for gossip. It's a good idea to keep to yourself here.
How would you compare interviewing at Snell & Wilmer to other places you've interviewed?
Average. Not too difficult but don't be under-prepared on company knowledge.
How's the feedback proccess at Snell & Wilmer?
Sub-par. Most supervisors don't fill out the feedback forms during review time.
What unique perks and benefits does Snell & Wilmer provide?
Located at Arizona Center so lots of lunch options. Soda and water machines on each level.
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Snell & Wilmer?
I met with two HR assistants and heard back within the week.
What's the office vibe like at Snell & Wilmer?
Depressing. Attorneys enjoy each other but support staff is not friendly
What interview questions does Snell & Wilmer ask?
Typical questions. Tell me about yourself, how have you handled stress, what is a time where you accomplished a goal.
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Snell & Wilmer?
Moderately. Hours are 36.25 per week so that's nice but the work is mind numbing so going out after work isn't the best option.
How much and how often do raises happen at Snell & Wilmer?
Once yearly for clerks. 50 cent raise.
How's the work life balance at Snell & Wilmer?
Fine for clerks, average for secretaries, abysmal for timekeepers.
How do you feel about going to work at Snell & Wilmer everyday?
I dread it. Morale is low and coworkers are not friendly.
How does Snell & Wilmer make decisions around promotions?
Very arbitrary. There is little room for advancement.
How secure do you feel at your job at Snell & Wilmer?
Secure enough that I do not worry about layoff periods.
How's the morale at Snell & Wilmer?
Low. Everyone is on high alert after two rounds of layoffs in the last year.
What's the best part of your job at Snell & Wilmer?
Lots of PTO and good benefits.
How long do the interviews usually take at Snell & Wilmer?
About an hour.
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Snell & Wilmer?
Good. The process is easy and comfortable.
How much diversity is there among employees at Snell & Wilmer?
VERY LITTLE. Almost all secretaries and clerks are female and majority of attorneys are male. Very little ethnic diversity and LGBTQ individuals are scarce.
What should I wear for an interview at Snell & Wilmer?
Business casual to business professional.









