Going Downhill - Anonymous employee DLA Piper Employee Review
2.0
24 Apr 2017
Anonymous employee
Current employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Can't really think of any. Nice colleagues.
Cons
Since the implimentation of P21, experienced people have lost their jobs, jobs have been moved abroad (to save money) and questionable processes have been put into force.
DLA Piper Response
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We're sorry you didn't have a positive experience. We're striving to innovate and evolve, and understand that our pace of change can occasionally be uncomfortable. Thank you for your review, we'll reflect on your feedback.
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5.0
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CEO approval
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Pros
Thoughtful and understanding management. Good team atmosphere. Flexible work arrangement.
Cons
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- Excellent pay and benefits
- Flexibility with the hybrid schedule (depending on your practice group)
- Easy to build community with other assistants and paralegals
Cons
- Easy to fall into burnout due to understaffing in assistant/paralegal positions
- Be prepared for an unexpectedly higher or lower workload at any point.
- D.C. location is particularly strict about the hybrid expectations
- A bit disorganized as a whole when it comes to onboarding and training for your particular practice group.