Associate - Federal Judicial Clerks Only (Multi Office)

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. 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 Skills JD 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 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 Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met Hybrid with some in-office expectations Some travel required Benefits Medical/dental/vision insurance 401(k) Company Overview 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. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship DLA Piper has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2025, 10 in 2024, 6 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 14 in 2021, 14 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.