Intern

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. Job applicant poster viewing center. 

 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.

If you are a highly motivated student interested in gaining practical experience by supporting various attorneys and clients of the firm, we want to hear from you!

This position is part-time, located in our Austin office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed at least two years of college
   
• Interest in gaining practical work experience
   
• 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
   
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
   

Preferred Requirements:
 

• 3 or more years of college completed
   
• Some previous office or internship experience 
   
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

What will your day look like?
In this exciting opportunity, some of your responsibilities will include performing administrative duties such as maintaining spreadsheets and analyzing basic data. You will research information, gather data and prepare basic reports or analyses. You will attend and participate in meetings to gain an understanding of department objectives and recent activities. You will assist on special projects and assignments for the corporate and the ESG and sustainability advisory groups. You will answer phones, emails and respond to questions as necessary. Other duties as assigned.

To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website.

We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success.

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

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.

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. 

Application Process:
If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or have any questions about the process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com. Please add noreply@dlapipercareers.us to your list of safe senders.

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

Agency applications will not be considered. 

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.