U.S. Summer Program - Investment Funds Candidates (JD Year 2029)

DLA Piper; Maryland; Híbrido; USD 10 010 000 - 10 465 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

DLA Piper's Investment Funds group is seeking exceptional law students to join the summer program in multiple offices (Austin, Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC).

You may be considered for a 1L position (2027 summer) or a 2L position (2028 summer). Ideal candidates have an interest in Investment Funds and a background in business or finance, with training, mentorship and networking opportunities.

Qualificações

• Open to Class of 2029 law students.
• Ideal candidates have interest in Investment Funds and background/education in business or finance.

Responsabilidades

• Summer associate will work on transactional matters with pro bono opportunities.
• Assigned to a team with feedback; opportunities to build network through social events.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

DLA Piper’s Investment Funds group is seeking exceptional law students to join the summer program in the following offices: Austin, Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. You may be considered for a 1L position (2027 summer) or a 2L position (2028 summer). We are seeking candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset, who are motivated to build their legal skills and gain insight into client needs. We value innovators and creative thinkers. If you thrive on challenge and value teamwork, we want to hear from you.

As a summer associate in our Investment Funds group, you will receive a tailored experience working on transactional matters along with pro bono opportunities. Our in-depth training focuses on your development and helps prepare you for the future. You will be assigned a team who will provide support and offer feedback, and you will be able to build your network through social events. Our 10-week program provides insight to what life is like as an associate at DLA Piper.

Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in Investment Funds and a background or education in business or finance.

If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or if you have any questions, please contact the law school recruiting team.

Requirements

This application is open to the Class of 2029 law students.

Essential Job Expectations

• 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;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

Hybrid with in-office expectations

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Pay Transparency

The weekly pay for this position is currently expected to be $4,326.

Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

Application Process

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact the law school recruiting team.

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.