Overview
DLA Piper is seeking a mid-level associate to join our Litigation group, Business and Commercial subgroup. This position is open to our Miami office.
Responsibilities
- Case Management: Assist in managing a variety of cases from inception to resolution, including conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, and preparing for trials or settlements.
- Client Interaction: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing them with regular updates and addressing their concerns promptly and professionally.
- Legal Research and Writing: Conduct thorough legal research and draft well-reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to develop case strategies and achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with legal standards and regulations, keeping up-to-date with changes in laws and legal precedents.
- Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance legal skills and knowledge.
- Engage in pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities to ensure access to justice for all individuals.
Desired Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Good business judgment
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Research and problem-solving skills
- Conceptual thinking
- Ability to influence others
- Persuasive communication
- Management skills
Minimum Education
- JD
Minimum Years Of Experience
- Minimum 4 years of strong litigation experience across a variety of practices.
- Law firm experience is required.
- Federal court clerkship is a plus.
Essential Job Expectations
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
- Foster positive work relationships.
- Comply with all firm policies and practices.
- Engage in physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings as needed.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Pay
Base pay range: $310,000.00/yr - $390,000.00/yr
Pay Transparency: The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $310,000 - $390,000 per year depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
EEO Statement: DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Legal
- Industries
- Law Practice
Disclaimer: This job description is a concise statement of work elements and is not intended to describe all elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification. The duties, requirements, and expectations may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.
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