DLA Piper

DLA Piper

Attorney - Litigation (Product Liability, Mass Torts & Class Actions - Philadelphia)

Philadelphia, PA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
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About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with partners, lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties;
  • Work under pressure to meet deadlines and perform to the satisfaction of clients and colleagues;
  • Effectiveness: self-awareness, relationship building, people management, team building and inclusion.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
  • Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience with civil litigation in state and federal courts
  • Experience conducting and defending depositions
  • Experience managing a case docket and appearing in court
  • Experience handling product liability and asbestos litigation
  • 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;
  • In addition to the general job specifications outlined above, lawyers are expected to demonstrate a level of proficiency commensurate with their position and experience in the core competencies summarized below.
  • Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;

Benefits

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • If you have a request for an accommodation during the
  • equal opportunity employer.
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