Intern

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Summary

As an Intern you will provide basic administrative research and office support for an assigned department or practice group. Interns use internships as a means to gain practical work experience and reinforce specific knowledge gained through college education.

Location

This position is located in our Austinoffice and offers a hybrid work schedule working 1015 hours/week during the school year and switching to Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM during the summer.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative duties to include creating and editing documents maintaining spreadsheets and analyzing basic data.

• Researches information gathers data and prepares basic reports or analyses.

• Collates documents brochures or other materials.

• Prepares basic correspondence. Accesses document management system to update and/or create new documents as needed.

• Attends and participates in meetings to gain an understanding of department objectives and recent activities.

• Assists on special projects and assignments.

• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

Solid skills in Microsoft office to include Word and Excel. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good interpersonal and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail. Must be able to work effectively in a fastpaced environment.

Minimum Education

• Candidate should have completed at least two years of college with a preference for three or more.

Minimum Years of Experience

• To qualify for the internship the candidate must have an interest in gaining practical work experience.

• Some previous office or internship experience is preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Background in business finance and/or data analytics.

• Demonstrated interest in pursuing law school and/or corporate law.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees which include but are not limited to:

• 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 onscreen 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 fastpaced environment.

• Perform all other duties tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

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

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and inoffice work the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firms discretion in the future.

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 Firms discretion at any time. This job description does not change the atwill nature of employment.

Application Process

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

Accommodation

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 .

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

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.Job applicant poster viewing center.