Attorney - Litigation (Professional Track)

DLA Piper is seeking an Attorney to join its growing Proposition 65 practice, part of its nationally recognized Product Liability, Mass Torts & Class Actions group. This is a non-partnership track position open to any US office.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to the California bar and the bar for the jurisdiction in which you live (if not CA)
• At least 3 years of litigation experience, preferably gained at an AmLaw 100 firm or equivalent
• Experience with Proposition 65, consumer class action defense, consumer product regulatory counseling, complex commercial litigation, and/or consumer litigation (defense) is a plus
• California state court experience is a plus
• Previous federal clerkship is a plus

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences
• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner
• Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards
• Comply with firm policies and procedures
• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment

Work Environment

• Primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects
• Involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing
• Occasional domestic and international travel
• Opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work; specific arrangement determined at hiring and may be modified at the firm’s discretion
• Firm’s work location requirements may be modified at the firm’s discretion

Pay

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $150,000–$250,000 per year, depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan

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 provided, are at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.