Intern

Minimum Requirements: 

• Candidate should have completed at least two years of college
• Candidate must have an interest in gaining practical work experience
• Solid skills in Microsoft office to include Word and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Requirements: 

• Junior or Senior undergraduate student interested in pursuing a career in law
• Some previous office or internship experience
• Data analytics, GenAI and/or coding experience

What will your day look like? 
In this exciting opportunity, some of your responsibilities will include reviewing, analyzing, and gathering raw data from various types of legal documents, including transactional agreements and litigation briefs, preparing related data visualizations, and drafting presentations on areas of interest.  You will perform various administrative tasks as needed, including document formatting and electronic file-keeping. You may participate in meetings to gain an understanding of department and practice group initiatives. You will also have the opportunity to work on special projects as needed.

To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website. 

We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success. 

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.

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. 

The expected pay range for this position, if hired to work in New York City is $23 per hour. If hired to work in Palo Alto or San Francisco the expected pay range is $24 per hour. If hired to work in Los Angeles, Sacremento, or Seattle the expected pay range is $22 per hour. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws. 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. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Application Process:
If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or have any questions about the process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com. Please add noreply@dlapipercareers.us to your list of safe senders.

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.  

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

Agency applications will not be considered.