Unpleasant atmosphere, unprofessional firm - Marketing DLA Piper Employee Review

1.0
Oct 28, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Hmmm, the foyer at their London HQ office is pretty swanky, and, as other firms do, they offer a good salary.

Cons

Unprofessional and understaffed BD resource. Blame culture. Lack of management and leadership. For a company who like to think of themselves as top-tier, they need to invest in their staff through training, support and by putting together a decent benefits package.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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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
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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