Attorney I - Work from Home

DLA Piper is seeking an attorney with employment law experience and an interest in transactional work to join the Corporate/Private Equity practice as part of our Professional Track Attorney program in our Atlanta office. The ideal candidate for this position will have 2-4 years of experience in company-side labor and employment law matters.

This is an opportunity to join one of the leading firms in the world in a non-partnership track position. As part of the firm’s Professional Track Attorney program, you will be immediately integrated into a practice group and be part of a team. You will be able to participate in a comprehensive training and development offerings and work on client projects across cutting-edge practices, industries, and borders. You will also have the opportunity to support causes that impact our clients and better our communities through the firm’s commitment to pro bono.

Your day will involve acting as the junior lawyer primarily responsible for employment-related diligence on M&A transactions and also representing clients in connection with daily matters including research and contract drafting. Strong performance in this role can lead to other varied experiences within the practice that will add to your skill set and build your base of client work.

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with partners, lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties;

Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner, meeting all deadlines and expectations;

Analyze complex legal issues in a logical manner, applying legal principles and research to specific facts;

Be available whenever needed to ensure timely delivery of services, including during business hours, evenings, and weekends;

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; Travel, as required by the Firm or client, such as to client meetings, to engage in advocacy before a tribunal or government agency, or to participate in business development activities;

Observe all Firm policies and practices, as may be in effect from time to time.

Professional Excellence: Oral communications, writing, analysis and strategic thinking, legal knowledge and expertise.

Solution orientation, project management, service quality and orientation. Effectiveness: self-awareness, relationship building, people management, team building and inclusion.

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;

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

Hybrid – Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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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