Administrative Staff

Providing our clients with exceptional service is a hallmark of WilmerHale's success. We are committed to attracting and retaining team-oriented employees who take pride in a job well done.

Why Work at WilmerHale?

WilmerHale is a leading law firm, with 19 major practice areas and over 1,000 lawyers in 11 cities throughout the US, Europe and Asia.

Our employees take pride in the ability to achieve a high level of excellence, the collaboration and collegiality while working as a team, the commitment to public service and providing the best support to our lawyers.

We provide exceptional benefits to our eligible employees, including health and dental insurance the first day of employment, 401(k) savings program and a generous vacation package.

  • The diversity of our staff permits us to benefit from unique insights and skills which strengthen the entire firm.
  • Approximately one third of our support staff has been employed by the firm for more than 10 years.
  • We offer a comprehensive New Hire Orientation Program. 
  • WilmerHale is dedicated to pioneering the use of technology in all aspects of legal practice.
  • Our strong belief in community involvement partners us with organizations that focus on children and education.


We offer several internship opportunities (both year-round and during the summer) for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in law.

Our training program and on-going training classes assist our employees in continuing their career development and professional growth.

Commitment to Diversity

WilmerHale is an equal opportunity employer and committed to fostering a diverse workforce. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, age, marital status, veteran or military status, gender, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or predisposing characteristics, medical condition or disability or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, WilmerHale will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. In addition, WilmerHale has implemented an Affirmative Action Program designed to support its Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

A Great Place to Work

We Care

We care about teamwork, career development, and work/personal life balance.

Quality Work

WilmerHale employees take pride in delivering quality products and services to both internal and external clients.

Professional Development

We encourage our staff to constantly seek opportunities to develop their skills.  WilmerHale provides extensive in-house training opportunities and offers external training opportunities.

Community

WilmerHale supports numerous charitable organizations and encourages employees to work in the community to create opportunities for those less fortunate.

Respect as Professionals

Staff members are critical contributors to the practice and support of our lawyers and are valued by the firm. WilmerHale encourages staff members to contribute integrally and incorporate collegiality into their daily activities.

Social and Community Events


  • United Way Campaign
  • Clothing drive for the homeless
  • Walkathon
  • Staff Appreciation Day
  • Holiday Party
  • Red Cross Blood Drives



What Our Employees Say About Us

“WilmerHale is a place that recognizes and rewards talent and hard work.  The standard is set high but that only fosters a challenging and productive work environment.”  —Treasury and Tax Professional

“At WilmerHale there’s a sense of collaboration and collegiality that helps us to work efficiently as a team.  We share ideas and information when addressing issues which helps us to exceed client expectations.”  —Human Resources Professional

“WilmerHale embraces and are early adaptors of new technologies which provides an environment that is focused on achieving successful results.”  —Information Technology Professional

“WilmerHale employees excel to produce the best service to its customers.  In whatever employees do they always do their best.  Efforts are recognized, rewarded and appreciated.”  —Payroll Professional