Does Kennedys pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kennedys employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kennedys. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kennedys?

59% of Kennedys employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kennedys 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kennedys?

Associate (60) , Litigation Assistant (18) , Legal Secretary (17) , Senior Associate (16) , Paralegal (13) , Trainee Solicitor (11) , Solicitor (10) , Finance (8) , Lawyer (8) , Legal Administrator (7) , Litigation Executive (6) , Litigation Paralegal (6) , Associate Attorney (5) , Credit Controller (5) , Legal Assistant (5)

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

"Some of the people are nice" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great culture and ensures movement in the future." ((in 26 reviews)); "Most colleagues are friendly and supportive and there’s a decent variety of work across teams." ((in 25 reviews)); "Good work life balance for business services" ((in 23 reviews)); "Very team dependant but work and Partners in my team are great" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"2. Pay is low compared to other law firms with the same industry focus and specialisation." ((in 25 reviews)); "Poor management; lack of proper training" ((in 25 reviews)); "Poor salary (especially in comparison to other colleagues doing the same role with the same level of experience)." ((in 16 reviews)); "bullying and bad management" ((in 9 reviews)); "could be long hours but this is sort of expected." ((in 8 reviews))

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Kennedys reviews

3.6

59% would recommend to a friend

(395 total reviews)

John Bruce

78% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Senior management

Kennedys has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 395 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Kennedys employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Legal industry (3.8 stars).

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Reviews by job title

395 reviews

5.0

Aug 1, 2024

Great Work/Life Balance

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work/Life Balance (Hybrid working) Working with true experts in the Insurance / Legal space Beautiful offices Great team culture - approachable and down-to-earth right to the top! Global team who work together No micromanagement Ability to travel between offices to build relationships with colleagues

Cons

No Cons yet - I have loved my first few months at Kennedys! IT systems can be a bit slow when working from home - needs improvement

5.0

Jul 30, 2024

Order for intellectual stimulation

Paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing work culture for a large litigation firm. Flexible with hours when a University student.

Cons

It is possible to have long hours

5.0

Jul 29, 2024

Review of Kennedys

Corporate paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at Kennedys offers several significant advantages, including a smooth and efficient interview process that ensures a seamless entry into the company. Kennedys excels in clear communication and support, fostering a transparent, friendly and collaborative work environment. Kennedys has a fantastic work culture with HR demonstrating sensitivity and understanding towards individual diverse needs. I highly recommend Kennedys, whether you have prior legal experience or not.

Cons

I have worked in my position for 3 months now, I have no cons to mention about working at the Kennedys Sydney office,

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