Federal Clerkship Attorney — Hybrid Role

DLA Piper LLP; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking attorneys who recently completed federal judicial clerkships to join our U.S. offices. Qualified applicants should be completing their current clerkship in 2027 and must possess a JD and bar eligibility in the state where applying.

Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, business judgment and the ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• JD degree and bar admission in the state where applying.
• Recent federal judicial clerkship experience.
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed in the state where applying.
• Strong analytical and writing skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers and third parties, verbally and in writing.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence promptly.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Meet deadlines, expectations, and perform duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, including computer work and digital/virtual meetings.
• Work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
• Uphold firm values as part of DLA Piper culture.

Skills

Persuasive communication

Analytical writing

Attention to detail

Business judgment

Organizational skills

Collaborative

Oral & written communication

Research skills

Project management

Multitasking

Education

JD

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking attorneys who recently completed federal judicial clerkships to join our U.S. offices. Qualified applicants should be completing their current clerkship in 2027 and must possess a JD and bar eligibility in the state where applying.

Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, business judgment and the ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.