Litigation Associate - Chicago, IL

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Job Description Summary 

DLA Piper is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Litigation Group in the Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience in a fast-paced environment. Superior writing, research, and analytical skills, with ability to navigate and take ownership of a multi matter docket is required. Experience with managing class action defense, complex commercial litigation, securities, and consumer litigation matters is highly preferred. Applicants should have a strong academic background from nationally recognized schools. A previous federal clerkship is a plus, but not required. Applications must include a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. Candidates must be licensed to practice in Illinois.

Applications must include a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.

Application Process
Please apply online if you are a direct applicant.  Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.  If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or if you have any questions about the process, please contact legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com.  Please add noreply@dlapipertalent.com to your list of safe senders.

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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.

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.