Government Contracts Associate

DLA Piper is a bold and collaborative law firm seeking an associate to join their Government Contracts practice. The role involves handling various government contract issues, including bid protests and compliance counseling, while supporting clients and managing complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case/transaction preparation and strategy
• Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence
• Assist/Manage a variety of complex cases/transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement
• Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism
• Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative case/transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients
• Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including court hearings, depositions, negotiations, trials, etc
• Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents
• Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills
• Engage in and contribute to; firm programs and initiatives; civic and professional organizations; pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities

Skills

• Demonstrated interest in and experience with Government Contracts
• 1-3+ years of experience in an AmLaw 100 firm's government contracts practice or equivalent experience handling procurement-related issues for a federal agency and/or government Contractor
• JD
• Minimum GPA of 3.5
• Degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to the DC Bar or ability to gain admission
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Good business and professional judgment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Conceptual thinking
• Persuasive communication
• Management skills
• Previous work experience prior to law school and/or a clerkship with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims or Boards of Contract Appeals
• Law school course work related to Government Contracts
• Experience on a journal

Benefits

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

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