EGVC Resource Attorney (Professional Track)

DLA Piper•Palo Alto, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This Resource Attorney will be a member of the Corporate group and will work closely with partners and leadership in the Emerging Growth & Venture Capital (EGVC) practice. This role supports the practice’s corporate resource strategy and initiatives by developing and maintaining core practice assets, improving workflows, and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and client service. This position can sit in any of our U.S. offices and is eligible for remote work.

Requirements

Prior experience practicing as a Corporate attorney in a law firm, ideally with Emerging Growth, Venture Capital, or related transactional experience
Deep understanding of attorney workflows and resource needs in a corporate practice
Advanced legal drafting, research, and content development skills with exceptional attention to detail
Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to analyze, improve, and implement processes efficiently
Strong interest in practice support, technology, innovation, and change management
J.D.
Admission to practice in the state in which you are officed
Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law in a law firm
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

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with legal technologies, including document automation, AI‑based tools, and data analytics, is a plus

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and regularly updates the EGVC practice’s corporate resource plan in partnership with practice leadership, aligned with the practice’s strategic, business, and legal needs
Curates, creates, maintains, and distributes precedent collections, forms, checklists, playbooks, and other substantive practice content
Identifies, summarizes, and communicates relevant legal, market, and industry developments in a timely manner
Captures and analyzes market trends, experience data, and key metrics, including through optimization of the firm’s experience database
Enhances collaboration and information‑sharing across attorneys and offices through practical communications tools and content platforms
Evaluates and improves workflows and matter management processes, including through process mapping and technology‑enabled solutions
Drives efficiency through the effective use of technology, including AI‑enabled tools, document automation, and data analytics
Designs and delivers internal and client‑facing training programs for the EGVC practice
Coordinates and oversees targeted contributions from attorneys within the practice
Drafts client alerts, practice updates, and other thought leadership related to EGVC developments
Collaborates closely with Innovation & IT, Professional Development, Business Development & Marketing, and international corporate and knowledge teams
Serves as an ambassador for the Corporate Department by promoting tools and resources, increasing engagement, and fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge‑sharing
Participates in Corporate Department and practice meetings to share best practices and align initiatives
Performs other duties as reasonably requested, including occasional travel and working beyond standard hours as needed