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　　Job Description Summary

　　DLA Piper is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Intellectual Property and Technology - Franchise & Distribution practice, with a preference for our Philadelphia, Short Hills, Seattle, Chicago or San Diego office. Ideal candidates will have 3 years of litigation experience (preferably gained while practicing at an AmLaw 100 firm), a strong academic backgrounds from a well-recognized and respected law school, superior research and writing skills, case management experience, and possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team.

　　Application Process

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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.

　　Requirements:

　　J.D. Degree

　　Minimum 3 years of litigation experience in a law firm environment

　　State Bar admission in the state you would be practicing or eligible for admission via waiver

　　Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements

　　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

　　Hybrid with some in-office expectations or remote (as appropriate)

　　Some travel required

　　Pay Transparency

　　In accordance with California and Washington's Pay Transparency Law, the pay range for this position, if hired to work in California or Washington is $260,000-$365,000 per year. The compensation offered to a candidate selected for employment will be dependent upon various factors, including the candidate’s geographic market, skills, educational and professional background, experience and overall qualifications. Benefits information may be found on the DLA Piper LLP (US) career site.

　　Job: Lawyer

　　Organization: Intellectual Property & Tech

　　Title: Mid-Level Franchise Litigation Associate

　　Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

　　Requisition ID: 23000684

　　Other Locations: United States-California-San Diego, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-New Jersey-Short Hills, United States-Illinois-Chicago