Juniors are given real opportunities to be involved in lots of good quality work. I experienced very little sense of hierarchy amongst the few earners.
Cons
It can be a boys' club. Sometimes there can be an 'us and them' feel with support staff. Better integration would benefit everyone.
DLA Piper Response
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Thanks for your feedback. We're continuously striving for improvement and appreciate you highlighting an area that perhaps needs some further attention.
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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
Anonymous employee
Current 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.
- 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.
