Intern - FP&A

DLA Piper•Reston, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Intern - FP&A, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, provides basic administrative support for a variety of assignments and projects. Interns can gain practical work experience through hands-on assignments, structured training and mentorship. Also, interns collaborate in a team environment.

Requirements

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.
High School Diploma or GED.
To qualify for the internship, candidates must have an interest in gaining practical work experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university program or be no more than 12 months post-graduation from an accredited education degree program.
Some previous office or internship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs administrative duties to include creating and editing documents, maintaining spreadsheets, and analyzing basic data.
Researches information gathers data and prepares basic reports or analyses.
Collates documents, brochures or other materials.
Prepares basic correspondence.
Accesses document management system to update and/or create new documents as needed.
Attends and participates in meetings to gain an understanding of department objectives and recent activities.
Assists on special projects and assignments.
Answers phones, files and responds to questions as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.