Entry Level Private Equity Attorney

DLA Piper; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper in Chicago is launching a formal training program for current third-year law students graduating Spring 2027, with an anticipated start in Fall 2027. The role is non-partnership track with a comprehensive training and development plan and a reduced billable hours requirement.

Associates will be integrated into a practice group and team, with opportunities to contribute to pro bono matters. The role requires availability during business hours, evenings, and weekends, with travel as

Qualifications

• Targeted at current third-year law students graduating Spring 2027.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff.
• Integrate into a practice group and team, contribute to pro bono matters.
• Travel as needed for firm or client engagements.

Education

Third-year law student (JD)

Job description

Overview

• Targeted at current third-year law students graduating in Spring 2027, with an anticipated start date in Fall 2027.
• This is a non-partnership track role with a comprehensive training and development program and a reduced billable hours requirement.
• Associates will be immediately integrated into a practice group and team, with opportunities to contribute to pro bono matters.
• The role expects availability during business hours, evenings, and weekends, and requires travel as needed for firm or client engagements.
• Responsibilities include mentoring and supervising junior lawyers and staff.
• The firm offers a hybrid work environment, blending regular in-office presence with some work-from-home flexibility.