Not a good experience - Client Development DLA Piper Employee Review

1.0
3 May 2015
Recommend
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Pros

I wish I hade more to say...,the pros include a great salary, An environment of intelligent people, interesting experiences with role and a well known brand in the legal space.

Cons

The cons are terribly imbalanced to the pros and make for a very stressful work place having nothing to do with the actual work product which includes an extremely toxic environment where top levels clearly don't see eye to eye and it impacts everyone below, very poor management and ridiculous politics beyond that to be expected at a law firm.

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5.0
10 Jun 2026
Anonymous 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.

3.0
4 May 2026
Recommend
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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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