Private Equity Attorney (Professional Track) (Chicago)

DLA Piper is a collaborative and supportive firm seeking entry-level attorneys to join their Private Equity practice in Chicago. The role offers a comprehensive training and development program, allowing attorneys to work on client projects while contributing to pro bono causes.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with partners, lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner, meeting all deadlines and expectations
• Analyze complex legal issues in a logical manner, applying legal principles and research to specific facts
• Provide timely, accurate, and well-reasoned work product
• Be available whenever needed to ensure timely delivery of services, including during business hours, evenings, and weekends
• Apply sustained and intense concentration for extended periods of time
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines and perform to the satisfaction of clients and colleagues
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in telephonic conferences; and participating in meetings at client offices and at the Firm
• Travel, as required by the Firm or client, such as to client meetings, to engage in advocacy before a tribunal or government agency, or to participate in business development activities
• Foster relationships and anticipate clients’ needs to achieve continued engagement
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff
• Observe all Firm policies and practices, as may be in effect from time to time

Skills

• Current third year law students with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2026
• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with partners, lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner, meeting all deadlines and expectations
• Analyze complex legal issues in a logical manner, applying legal principles and research to specific facts
• Provide timely, accurate, and well-reasoned work product
• Be available whenever needed to ensure timely delivery of services, including during business hours, evenings, and weekends
• Apply sustained and intense concentration for extended periods of time
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines and perform to the satisfaction of clients and colleagues
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in telephonic conferences; and participating in meetings at client offices and at the Firm
• Travel, as required by the Firm or client, such as to client meetings, to engage in advocacy before a tribunal or government agency, or to participate in business development activities
• Foster relationships and anticipate clients' needs to achieve continued engagement
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff
• Observe all Firm policies and practices, as may be in effect from time to time
• 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
• Professional Excellence: Oral communications, writing, analysis and strategic thinking, legal knowledge and expertise
• Client Impact: Solution orientation, project management, service quality and orientation, initiative and ownership
• Effectiveness: self-awareness, relationship building, people management, team building and inclusion
• Leadership: Entrepreneurship, business development, career commitment, professionalism and integrity

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)

Company Overview

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