Compliance Coordinator

Job Description

Compliance Coordinator | DLA Piper

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at DLA Piper, located in Atlanta, Baltimore, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Short Hills, Washington, DC, or Wilmington with a hybrid work schedule. DLA Piper is an exceptional and collaborative organization, valuing its people as the foundation of the firm. This position supports the Office of General Counsel in administering compliance operations and risk management, contributing to the firm’s strategic initiatives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Atlanta, Baltimore, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Short Hills, Washington, DC, or Wilmington
• Pay: $34–$49 hourly
• Team: Office of General Counsel (OGC)
• Mission: Coordinate administrative aspects of firm compliance operations and risk management initiatives, including due diligence.
• Tech Stack: Word, Excel, Outlook, databases

What You’ll Actually Do
• Review: Organize and conduct initial reviews of background checks for potential timekeeper candidates.
• Track: Monitor compliance issues from their initial identification through resolution.
• Monitor: Support the ongoing monitoring of attorney licensing compliance.
• Research: Investigate and respond to compliance requests from firm attorneys and business professionals.
• Manage: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of essential databases.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree. Career level: Early-Level. Possesses foundational knowledge in legal compliance and risk management support functions, operating within a large firm’s Office of General Counsel to uphold ethical standards and regulatory adherence.
• Experience: 2 years demonstrated success working in a legal environment.
• Skills: Demonstrated basic level of proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and database systems; strong communication and interpersonal abilities required to interact with paralegals, attorneys, and internal clients; excellent organizational skills and attention-to-detail necessary to manage high volume of complex data; ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines effectively; capability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion with regard to highly confidential OGC work and sensitive information.
• Bonus: Office experience in a law firm or other legal environment supporting paralegals and/or attorneys.