Qualified Solicitor - Anonymous employee DLA Piper Employee Review
3.0
29 Jan 2018
Anonymous employee
Former employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Great network of alumni and support/resources.
Cons
Salary not up to market standard.
Very traditional law firm.
DLA Piper Response
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Thanks for your input, particularly on our communication processes. We have been reviewing our approach to this and are looking to make changes in this area in the future. We think DLA Piper is a great place to be and we hope you stay in touch through our alumni community.
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5.0
10 Jun 2026
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Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
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.