Junior Global Investigations Associate

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Job Description Summary 

DLA Piper is seeking an associate with 2-3 years of experience to join our Global Investigations Team in the New York Office.  Candidates must have experience with investigations and government enforcement actions.  FCPA and FCA experience is preferred.  Qualified applicants must have strong analytical abilities, excellent writing skills, and the requisite academic credentials.  Candidates must be admitted to the New York bar.

 

The ideal candidate will be:

• Creative, competitive, and resourceful

• A team player unafraid of accountability and responsibility

• An excellent writer and oral communicator

• Excited to enhance a supportive and collaborative culture maintained by our talented group of young lawyers

Applications must include a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.
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 legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com.  Please add noreply@dlapipertalent.com to your list of safe senders.

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General & 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 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.

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.