Senior Attorney - Litigation (Short Hills or Miami)

About the role

DLA Piper is seeking a Senior Attorney to join its Litigation group. This position is not on the partnership track and is open to our Short Hills or Miami office.

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

• Experience 5+ years of commercial litigation and product liability experience;
• Experience appearing in state and federal courts;
• Previous state court or federal clerkship experience is a plus.

Desired Skills

• Professional Excellence: Oral communications, writing, analysis and strategic thinking, legal knowledge and expertise;
• Client Impact: Solution orientation, project management, service quality and orientation. initiative and ownership;
• Effectiveness: self-awareness, relationship building, people management, team building and inclusion;
• Leadership: Entrepreneurship, business development, career commitment, professionalism and integrity.

Pay

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $180,000 - $300,000 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications.

Schedule

Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance;
• 401(k).