International Employment Associate
DLA Piper · Wilmington, DE · 1 wk ago
HybridBusiness Development$260k–$420k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with partners, lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties.
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner, meeting all deadlines and expectations.
- Analyze complex legal issues in a logical manner, applying legal principles and research to specific facts.
- Provide timely, accurate, and well-reasoned work product.
- Be available whenever needed to ensure timely delivery of services, including during business hours, evenings, and weekends.
- Apply sustained and intense concentration for extended periods of time.
- Work under pressure to meet deadlines and perform to the satisfaction of clients and colleagues.
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in telephonic conferences; and participating in meetings at client offices and at the Firm.
- Travel, as required by the Firm or client, such as to client meetings, to engage in advocacy before a tribunal or government agency, or to participate in business development activities.
- Foster relationships and anticipate clients’ needs to achieve continued engagement.
- Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff.
- Observe all Firm policies and practices, as may be in effect from time to time.
Qualifications
- JD from a nationally recognized law school.
- Licensed to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying.
- Experience: 3+ years of employment counseling experience (domestic and/or international).
- Employees with 5 or more years of experience must have international experience.
- Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm preferred.