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About the Role

DLA Piper's Latin America practice is seeking visiting attorneys for its New York or Miami office for up to one year. This role involves working closely with attorneys in various practice areas within the firm’s LatAm group, focusing on transactional experience. Participants will have opportunities to work in diverse sectors and access the global DLA platform, including training and mentoring.

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.

Requirements

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).
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.
Must have strong academic backgrounds.
Must have transactional experience in their home jurisdictions.

Skills

Oral communications
Writing
Analysis and strategic thinking
Legal knowledge and expertise
Solution orientation
Project management
Service quality and orientation
Initiative and ownership
Self-awareness
Relationship building
People management
Team building and inclusion
Entrepreneurship
Business development
Career commitment
Professionalism and integrity

Location

New York
Miami

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

1 year minimum

Education Level

Salary/Compensations

$225,000 per year

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)

About the Company

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive.
Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm.
Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career.
DLA Piper's Latin America practice is recognized by Chambers and other industry publications across a diverse range of practice areas.
We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Equal Opportunity

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.