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DLA Piper · 1 hour ago

Government Contracts Associate

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$225K/yr - $260K/yr

1+ years exp

DLA Piper is a collaborative and supportive law firm seeking an associate to join its Government Contracts practice. The role involves handling various government contract issues, including bid protests, claims litigation, and compliance counseling, while building strong client relationships and contributing to innovative legal strategies.

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities as an Associate will vary based on level of experience and specific practice group

Legal Research: Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case/transaction preparation and strategy

Legal Writing: Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence

Case/Transaction Assistance and Management: Assist/Manage a variety of complex cases/transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement

Internal/External Client Interaction: Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism

Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative case/transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients

Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including court hearings, depositions, negotiations, trials, etc

Compliance: Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents

Professional Development: Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills

Firm Citizenship and Community Involvement: Engage in and contribute to; firm programs and initiatives; civic and professional organizations; pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities

Qualification

Government Contracts experienceLegal ResearchLegal WritingJD from accredited law schoolDC Bar admissionAnalytical skillsPersuasive communicationManagement skillsCommunicationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCollaborative work

Required

Demonstrated interest in and experience with Government Contracts

1-3+ years of experience in an AmLaw 100 firm's government contracts practice or the equivalent experience handling procurement-related issues for a federal agency and/or government Contractor

Minimum GPA of 3.5

Degree from an accredited law school

Admitted to the DC Bar or ability to gain admission

1 year of direct and applicable AmLaw 100 firm experience

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Good business and professional judgment

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Conceptual thinking

Persuasive communication

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

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, 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

Preferred

Previous work experience prior to law school and/or a clerkship with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims or Boards of Contract Appeals

Law school course work related to Government Contracts

Experience on a journal

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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