DLA Piper · 2 weeks ago
2027 U.S. Summer Program - 2L Candidates (Tax)
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$4,326/wk - $4,326/wkDLA Piper is a collaborative and supportive law firm seeking exceptional law students for their 2027 summer program in Tax. The program offers a tailored experience focusing on transactional matters and pro bono opportunities, aimed at developing legal skills and providing insight into client needs.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Law students must complete the equivalent of four semesters of law school prior to the start of our 2027 Summer Program
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
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned
Preferred
Candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset, who are motivated to build their legal skills and gain insight into client needs
Candidates who are innovators and creative thinkers
Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in tax and a related background or education
Company
DLA Piper
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries to helps clients with their legal needs around the world.
Founded in 2005
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Robert Bratt
Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, US Operations
Andrew Dyson
UK Managing Partner
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