Intern - Knowledge Management (Austin)

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Summary

This role provides basic administrative support for a variety of assignments and projects. Interns can gain practical work experience through hands-on assignments, structured training and mentorship. Also, interns collaborate in a team environment.

Location   

This position is based in our Austin, TX office and offers a hybrid, part‑time schedule during the summer. The role runs Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with four days per week, three of which are onsite in the Austin, TX office.

Responsibilities  

•    Performs administrative duties to include creating and editing documents, maintaining spreadsheets, and analyzing basic data.

•    Researches information, gathers data and prepares basic reports or analyses.
•    Collates documents, brochures or other materials.
•    Prepares basic correspondence. Accesses document management system to update and/or create new documents as needed.
•    Attends and participates in meetings to gain an understanding of department objectives and recent activities.
•    Assists on special projects and assignments.
•    Answers phones, files and responds to questions as necessary.
•    Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills   
Solid skills in Microsoft office to include Word and Excel. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good interpersonal and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail. Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  
Minimum Education   
•    High School or GED.

Preferred Education
•    Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university program or be no more than 12 months post-graduation from an accredited education degree program.
•    Preferred GPA of 3.8 or higher.

Minimum Years of Experience
•    To qualify for the internship, candidates must have an interest in gaining practical work experience. Some previous office or internship experience preferred.

 
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:      
•    Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
•    Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
•    Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
•    Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
•    Foster positive work relationships.
•    Comply with all firm policies and practices. 
•    Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
•    Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
•    Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.   
   
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.   
   
Physical Demands 
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.   
   
Work Environment    
The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future. 
 
Disclaimer   
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process    
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. 

Accommodation   
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.   

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