Unless you're at the top, it's not so good for a career. - Legal Secretary DLA Piper Employee Review

3.0
Apr 28, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

The firm offers decent pay and good benefits. It is a good place to work when you are in need of a job. If you want a place to work until you retire, this may be it if you are at a partner level. However, as for support staff, you are treated and regarded as the "help."

Cons

Management! DLA needs to thoroughly screen the people whom they put in a position to supervise others. The management (of one particular office) telling jokes at the expense of the support staff and in front of other support staff proves immaturity for such a big name firm.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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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
May 4, 2026
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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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