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DLA Piper · 2 months ago

Associate - Federal Judicial Clerks Only (Multi Office)

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$225K/yr - $310K/yr

DLA Piper is a collaborative and supportive firm seeking attorneys with recent federal judicial clerkship experience to join any of their U.S. offices. Qualified applicants must be completing their current clerkship in 2026.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

JDFederal judicial clerkshipAnalytical skillsWriting skillsAttention to detailBusiness judgmentResearch skillsConceptual thinkingInfluencing skillsPersuasive communicationManagement skillsMulti-taskingOrganizational skillsCollaborative workOral communicationProblem-solving skillsProject management

Required

Candidates must be licensed, or currently eligible to become licensed, in the state in which they are applying

Attorneys in a current federal judicial clerkship

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

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Strong project management skills

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

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment

Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned

Embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Company

DLA Piper

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DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries to helps clients with their legal needs around the world.

Founded in 2005

London, England, GBR

5001-10000 employees

https://www.dlapiper.com/

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