Avoid for any IT/business services role - Anonymous employee DLA Piper Employee Review

1.0
17 May 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Some pockets of IT trying to do modern engineering work. 9-5 working week for most in business services.

Cons

Pay is significantly below industry averages Minimal bonus scheme for business services No opportunity for progression Outdated and kafkaesque ways of working.

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5.0
10 June 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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.

3.0
4 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- 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.

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