Entry-Level Corporate Associate (3L Hire)

DLA Piper • Palo Alto, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper is seeking entry-level associates to join the Corporate group in the fall of 2027 in Boston, New York, Palo Alto, and San Francisco. Applicants should be current third year law students with an anticipated graduation date of spring 2027. We are seeking exceptional law students with an entrepreneurial mindset, who are motivated to build their legal skills and gain insight into client needs. We value innovators and creative thinkers. If you thrive on challenge and value teamwork, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• Current third year law students with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2027.
• JD Degree from an accredited law school.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional law students with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Motivated to build their legal skills and gain insight into client needs
• Innovators and creative thinkers
• Thrive on challenge and value teamwork

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.
• Embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture.
• Commitment to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree