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Summary
DLA Piper’s Latin America practice is seeking visiting attorneys to join the firm’s New York or Miami office for up to one year. The visiting attorneys will work closely with our attorneys in various practice areas within the firm’s LatAm group. We seek candidates with strong academic backgrounds and transactional experience in their home jurisdictions, preferably in the areas of corporate, M&A, and finance, though candidates with backgrounds in other transactional areas may also be considered on a case-by-case basis. Our LatAm group is recognized by Chambers and other industry publications across a diverse range of practice areas. Participants in our foreign visiting attorney program will have opportunities to work in a variety of sectors and will have access to the global DLA platform, including training, mentoring, and pro bono.
Bar Admission
Must be admitted to practice in Paraguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, or the Dominican Republic (other countries can be considered on a case-by-case basis).
Requirements
Eligibility for US bar admission is preferred, but not required.
Native Spanish fluency is required; proficiency in Portuguese is desirable.
Must have strong academic credentials.
Responsibilities
These expectations include, but are not limited to, the lawyer’s ability to:
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; and
Observe all Firm policies and practices, as may be in effect from time to time.
Desired Skills
In addition to the general job specifications outlined above, lawyers are expected to demonstrate a level of proficiency commensurate with their position and experience in the core competencies summarized below. 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.
Minimum Education
JD
Minimum Years of Experience
1
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
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