Broad practice areas
Sense of humour
Hours are not too intense if you are in the right group
Higher percentage of female partners
Cons
My particular team was majorly dysfunctional and the office politics were unbearable
Salaries not as high as other firms
DLA Piper Response
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Thanks for leaving this review. We're sorry to hear about your experience regarding your team and the office politics. Our Human Resources department is always available for concerns should you wish to discuss this further.
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Pros
Thoughtful and understanding management. Good team atmosphere. Flexible work arrangement.
Cons
Clients can be demanding. Frequently working against tight deadlines.
- 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.