Federal Clerkship Attorney - Associate

DLA Piper LLP; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper LLP is seeking attorneys with recent federal judicial clerkship experience to join our U.S. offices. Qualified applicants must be completing their clerkship in 2027 and be ready to relocate or work in a U.S.

office. The role emphasizes exceptional writing, analytical skills, and collaborative problem solving. Applicants should hold a JD and be licensed or eligible to become licensed in the applying state.

Qualifications

• JD required.
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed in the applying state.
• Recent federal judicial clerkship experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer calls, and reply to correspondence promptly.
• Provide timely, accurate, high-quality work product.
• Meet deadlines, manage workloads, and perform duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships and comply with firm policies.

Skills

Persuasive communication

Analytical writing

Attention to detail

Business judgment

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Oral communication

Written communication

Research

Problem solving

Conceptual thinking

Influence others

Management

Multi-tasking

Project management

Education

JD

Job description

DLA Piper LLP is seeking attorneys with recent federal judicial clerkship experience to join our U.S. offices. Qualified applicants must be completing their clerkship in 2027 and be ready to relocate or work in a U.S.

office. The role emphasizes exceptional writing, analytical skills, and collaborative problem solving. Applicants should hold a JD and be licensed or eligible to become licensed in the applying state.