Class Action Mid-Level Associate (any U.S. Office) - DLA Piper
Palo Alto, CA
About the Job
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About Us
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.
Job Description Summary
DLA Piper is seeking a class action mid-level associate to join its Litigation Group. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of litigation experience (preferably gained while practicing at an AmLaw 100 firm), superior writing, research, and analytical skills, with ability to navigate and take ownership of multi matter docket. Experience with class action defense, complex commercial litigation, securities, and consumer litigation is highly preferred. Applicants should have a strong academic background from nationally recognized schools. A previous federal clerkship is a plus, but not required. This position is open to any DLA Piper U.S. Office.
Application Process
Please apply online if you are a direct applicant. Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or if you have any questions about the process, please contact legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com . Please add noreply@dlapipertalent.com to your list of safe senders.
Search firms: Per the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the firm’s agency portal for consideration. If you have an agreement with the firm, please request an invitation to submit candidates to the portal from legalrecruiting-bos@us.dlapiper.com . If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to legalrecruiting-bos@us.dlapiper.com .
General & Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
+ 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 both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
+ 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.
Requirements:
+ 4 to 5 years’ experience.
+ Submit resume, transcripts and writing sample.
+ Class Action experience is preferred.
+ Superior writing skills.
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment
Hybrid with some in-office expectations
Some travel required
Pay Transparency
In accordance with California, New York, Washington's Pay Transparency Law, the pay range for this position, if hired to work in California, New York or Washington, is $260,000 – $365,000 per year. The compensation offered to a candidate selected for employment will be dependent upon various factors, including the candidate’s geographic market, skills, educational and professional background, experience, and overall qualifications. Benefits information may be found on the DLA Piper LLP (US) career site.
Job: _Lawyer_
Organization: _Litigation_
Title: _Class Action Mid-Level Associate (any U.S. Office)_
Location: _New York-New York_
Requisition ID: _24000024_
Other Locations: _United States-California-Palo Alto, United States-District of Columbia-Washington, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Delaware-Wilmington, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Massachusetts-Boston_
About Us
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.
Job Description Summary
DLA Piper is seeking a class action mid-level associate to join its Litigation Group. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of litigation experience (preferably gained while practicing at an AmLaw 100 firm), superior writing, research, and analytical skills, with ability to navigate and take ownership of multi matter docket. Experience with class action defense, complex commercial litigation, securities, and consumer litigation is highly preferred. Applicants should have a strong academic background from nationally recognized schools. A previous federal clerkship is a plus, but not required. This position is open to any DLA Piper U.S. Office.
Application Process
Please apply online if you are a direct applicant. Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or if you have any questions about the process, please contact legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com . Please add noreply@dlapipertalent.com to your list of safe senders.
Search firms: Per the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the firm’s agency portal for consideration. If you have an agreement with the firm, please request an invitation to submit candidates to the portal from legalrecruiting-bos@us.dlapiper.com . If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to legalrecruiting-bos@us.dlapiper.com .
General & Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
+ 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 both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
+ 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.
Requirements:
+ 4 to 5 years’ experience.
+ Submit resume, transcripts and writing sample.
+ Class Action experience is preferred.
+ Superior writing skills.
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment
Hybrid with some in-office expectations
Some travel required
Pay Transparency
In accordance with California, New York, Washington's Pay Transparency Law, the pay range for this position, if hired to work in California, New York or Washington, is $260,000 – $365,000 per year. The compensation offered to a candidate selected for employment will be dependent upon various factors, including the candidate’s geographic market, skills, educational and professional background, experience, and overall qualifications. Benefits information may be found on the DLA Piper LLP (US) career site.
Job: _Lawyer_
Organization: _Litigation_
Title: _Class Action Mid-Level Associate (any U.S. Office)_
Location: _New York-New York_
Requisition ID: _24000024_
Other Locations: _United States-California-Palo Alto, United States-District of Columbia-Washington, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Delaware-Wilmington, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Massachusetts-Boston_
Source : DLA Piper