Attorney (Non-Partnership)

3-6 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Attorney (Non-Partnership)
## Job Description Summary
DLA Piper is seeking an Attorney to join its Litigation group in either the Philadelphia or Short Hills office. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 6 years of experience with civil litigation in state and federal courts and excellent research, writing and analytical skills. Experience conducting and defending depositions, managing a case docket, and appearing in court is preferred. Candidates licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey are encouraged to apply. This is a non-partnership track position.

## About Us
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. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

## Application Process
Please apply online if you are a direct applicant. Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or if you have any questions about the process, please contact . Please add to your list of safe senders.

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## General & Essential Job Expectations
At Law Firm, we expect all our employees to be bold, exceptional, collaborative, and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, Law Firm is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

While the specific job requirements of a Law Firm position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all Law Firm 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 on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
* Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

## Requirements
* Litigation experience in toxic tort and asbestos
* Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
* is a plus

## Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements
The physical demands, work environment, and other requirements for this role include:

* 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.
* Hybrid with some in-office expectations or remote (as appropriate)
* Some travel required

## Salary
The salary for this role is commensurate with experience.

Research, Writing, Analytical

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Qualification and Experience Admission to New York Bar

Legal