Staff Count Too. - Legal Secretary DLA Piper Employee Review

2.0
May 5, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits are fantastic. Getting time off is typically not an issue so long as you don't take advantage. Very flexible with schedules and understanding family committements.

Cons

The people. There is to much of a caste system present. It's also played into by upper management. If you're not an attorney your value within the company is non-existent. The idea that you are very expendable is a concept you are made very well aware of. Your input doesn't account for much. Qualified or not, for other administrative positions you will typically not be considered unless you're friends with the right person. They don't seem to believe in utilizing people to the fullest of one's capabilities.

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5.0
Feb 22, 2026
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Pros

Great people; nice environment; flexibility with working remote.

Cons

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3.0
May 4, 2026
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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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