Associate Litigator - DLA Piper : Job Details

Job Order Number: DF9291042 Job Title: Midlevel Litigation Associate (NY/DC) Company: DLA Piper Location: New York, NY Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided Hours: Duration: Full Time, Regular Shift: Description: 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.**Summary**DLA Piper is seeking a mid-level litigation associate to join our Litigation group, White Collar, Investigations, and Government Enforcement subgroup. This position is open to our New York or Washington, D.C. office.**Desired Skills**+ Strong analytical and writing 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**Education**+ JD**Bar Admission**+ New York and/or D.C. bar admission.**Experience**+ Minimum of 4 years strong litigation experience in the areas of securities, regulatory and white-collar matters.+ Law firm experience is required.+ Federal court clerkship is a plus.**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;+ 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.**Physical Demands**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 - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home**Disclaimer**The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.**Application Process**Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected].**Search F