Entry-Level Corporate Associate (Fall 2027)

DLA Piper; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks entry-level associates to join the Corporate group in the fall of 2027 in Boston, New York, Palo Alto, and San Francisco. Applicants should be current third-year law students with an anticipated graduation date of spring 2027.

We value innovators and collaborative teamwork and are looking for entrepreneurial minds to grow their legal skills. Minimum education includes JD and a law degree; a minimum of 1 year of experience is noted.

Qualifications

• Current third year law students with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2027.
• Minimum years of experience: 1 year.
• JD and law degree are required to join the Corporate group.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Meet deadlines and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Business judgment

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Research skills

Problem-solving

Conceptual thinking

Influence others

Persuasive communication

Management skills

Education

JD

Law degree

Job description

DLA Piper seeks entry-level associates to join the Corporate group in the fall of 2027 in Boston, New York, Palo Alto, and San Francisco. Applicants should be current third-year law students with an anticipated graduation date of spring 2027.

We value innovators and collaborative teamwork and are looking for entrepreneurial minds to grow their legal skills. Minimum education includes JD and a law degree; a minimum of 1 year of experience is noted.