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    Senior Attorney - Washington, United States - DLA Piper

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    DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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    About Us

    DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm.

    Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career.

    Let's see what we can achieve. Together.

    Job Description Summary

    DLA Piper is seeking a Senior Attorney to join its Litigation group.

    The ideal candidate for this position will have six (6) plus years of experience with drafting litigation documents, such as motions to dismiss, written discovery, and summary judgment motions in health care, ERISA and commercial litigation matters.

    State and federal court experience is a plus. The Attorney's primary responsibilities will involve reviewing and drafting discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda.

    This is a non-partnership track position and is open to any of our US offices with preference for the Miami or Philadelphia offices.


    We are looking for a candidate with strong communication, drafting and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

    The ability to multi-task and prioritize is also required. We prefer candidates with immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools. Strong project management skills and attention to detail will be critical to success.

    This is a non-partnership track position.

    Application Process

    Please apply online if you are a direct applicant. Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

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    Per the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the firm's agency portal for consideration. If you have an agreement with the firm, please request an invitation to submit candidates to the portal from legalrecruiting- If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to legalrecruiting-General & Essential Job Expectations

    While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:


    • 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;
    • Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

    Requirements:
    6+ years of experience and admitted to practice law.

    Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements

    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.

    Work Environment

    Hybrid with some in-office expectations or remote (as appropriate)

    Some travel required

    Pay Transparency


    In accordance with New York, California, Washington Pay Transparency Law, the pay for this position, if hired to work in New York, California, or Washington, is $240,000 - $255,000 per year.

    The compensation offered to a candidate selected for employment will be dependent upon various factors, including the candidate's geographic market, skills, educational and professional background, experience, and overall qualifications.

    Benefits information may be found on the DLA Piper LLP (US) career site.


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