Attorney Openings

Join Procopio’s Family Law Practice Group!

Procopio seeks an associate attorney for the Family Law Practice Group in downtown San Diego. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow in a collaborative and dynamic environment, this could be the perfect role for you!

What You’ll Do:

• Draft and respond to RFO motions with confidence.
• Prepare DODs and Income and Expense Declarations.
• Propound and respond to discovery and handle motions to compel.
• Conduct thorough legal research, analyze source documents, and assist in courtroom proceedings.
• Represent clients in RFO hearings, evidentiary hearings, and serve as second chair in family law trials.
• Hone your skills in drafting mediation and trial briefs, and attend mediations alongside experienced colleagues.

What We’re Looking For:

• 1-5 years of experience in Family Law, specifically in handling RFO motions, discovery, and declarations.
• Some courtroom experience is ideal, particularly in RFO hearings.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, especially with declarations and pleadings.
• Great interview skills to interact with clients and gather critical case details.
• A proactive, self-starting attitude with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

This is a unique opportunity to work at an AmLaw 200 firm, gaining substantial client contact and valuable courtroom exposure. You’ll collaborate with top legal professionals across various practice areas, sharpening your skills in a highly supportive and inclusive culture.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary range from $145,000 to $205,000, depending on experience.
• Significant bonus opportunities for attorneys of all levels.
• If your salary expectations fall outside this range, we still encourage you to apply.

Procopio is proud of its Culture of Excellence, its commitment to diversity and inclusion, and the recognition we receive from organizations such as U.S. News – Best Lawyers® and Chambers and Partners®. We are a Mansfield Plus-certified firm, dedicated to advancing attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ lawyers, and lawyers with disabilities into leadership roles.

If you’re passionate about family law and eager to grow your career in an award-winning firm, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, writing sample (RFO declaration is preferred), and transcripts today.

The Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation group at Procopio is looking for a Mid level Associate to join their team at any of the California or Washington D.C. offices.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing practice at of one of the country’s most respected firms that provides substantial client contact, practice development, and professional growth opportunities.  The ideal candidate has 5 or more years’ experience (minimum of 3 is required) in IP litigation including all aspects of pre-trial through post-trial litigation such as experience in drafting pleadings, discovery (including serving and responding to discovery requests, handling discovery disputes, and working with clients on discovery), motions and appeals, arguing motions, deposing witnesses, managing document discovery with e-discover tools, handling arbitration, and assisting in trial.

Ideal candidates will have a technical background (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) in electrical engineering, computer science, software engineering, electronics engineering, or similar. While California bar and USPTO admission is strongly preferred for this role, candidates with at least one US state bar admission may be considered.  Procopio’s IP Litigation group has a very a team-oriented culture and requires dedication to professionalism, attention to detail, business development, and client relations.

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, again named to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list, offers new and exciting opportunities for mid-level corporate associates. Typical salary range is from $165,000 to $205,000 base depending on experience plus significant bonus opportunities for attorneys of all levels.  If your salary expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion are an important part of our culture.  Earlier this year Procopio was certified once again by Diversity Lab as a Mansfield Plus firm for actively advancing attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities to leadership roles. We believe in the professional development of our attorneys.  If you are looking for somewhere to grow your career with purpose & passion, please send your resume, transcripts, and writing sample (required) today.

Procopio is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Procopio Rises Above and has made a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion; we condemn the discrimination of applicants by race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Procopio is seeking a junior to mid level International Tax Attorney with 5+ years of relevant law firm experience to join the Firm’s Tax Practice Team in its San Diego, California office.  Candidates must have full Spanish fluency (both verbal and written).  Top tier academic credentials and State bar Admission is required (California license is preferred).  A tax background (e.g. tax LL.M, CPA) is also preferred.

The ideal candidate will have experience international tax law, specifically outbound and nearshoring transactions with Mexico and Latin America. Experience structuring transactions involving the merger, sale, and liquidation of assets and entities in both the US and Latin America is also ideal. In this role, you will work with business leaders expanding their foreign operations into the United States.

This is a perfect opportunity for an Associate Attorney to join a growing AmLaw 200 Firm with one of the strongest International Tax teams in southern California.  This role will provide the associate with a broad range of experience servicing high net-worth clients, with the opportunity to grow and hone the candidate’s skills as an international attorney.  The candidate will also have substantial client contact and the opportunity to develop their own book of business. Typical salary range is from $165,000 to $205,000 base depending on experience plus significant bonus opportunities for attorneys of all levels.  If your salary expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply.

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, again named to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list, offers new and exciting opportunities for junior and mid level associates. Procopio’s Tax team is led by nationally recognized attorneys whose accolades include: Super Lawyers®, Best Lawyers®, and Rising Stars® for Tax, Trust & Estates and Real Estate. Earlier this year Procopio was certified once again by Diversity Lab as a Mansfield Plus firm for actively advancing attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities to leadership roles. We believe in the professional development of our attorneys.  If you are looking for somewhere to grow your career with purpose & passion, please send your resume, transcripts, and writing sample (required) today.

Procopio is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Procopio Rises Above and has made a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion; we condemn the discrimination of applicants by race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Are you a motivated attorney looking for your next career move? Join Procopio’s top-ranked Labor & Employment Team and elevate your practice with a firm that values growth, client connections, and innovation. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized attorneys at an AmLaw 200 firm known for its commitment to excellence and collaboration across practice areas.

What You’ll Do:

• Advise employers on critical employment matters, including medical leave, accommodations, wage and hour issues, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Draft and revise employment policies, procedures, and agreements.
• Conduct workplace investigations.
• Collaborate on solutions that anticipate client needs and mitigate risk.

Who You Are:

• You’ve got at least four years of experience counseling employers on employment law.
• You’re skilled at independently researching and analyzing complex issues.
• You bring strong writing, communication, and analytical skills to the table.
• You’re eager to problem-solve and work across different practice areas to deliver top-tier results.
• Bonus points if you have experience with public entities or charter schools!

 

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary ranging from $145,000 to $230,000 based on experience, with significant bonus potential.
• Professional growth with substantial client contact and practice development support.
• The chance to work with a team recognized by Super Lawyers®, Best Lawyers®, and Rising Stars®.
• A workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, and your career progression.

 

Ready to take your career to the next level? If you’re admitted to the California bar and ready to work with purpose and passion, we want to hear from you. Send your resume, transcripts, and a writing sample today to join our award-winning team. This position is located at either our Del Mar Heights or downtown San Diego office.

 

The Labor and Employment Team at Procopio is looking for a Labor & Employment Associate with litigation experience to join their highly successful team in our San Diego or Del Mar Heights office. This is an excellent opportunity to join an AmLaw 200 Firm providing substantial client contact, practice development, and professional growth opportunities. The ideal candidate has 6-8 years’ experience in single plaintiff employment litigation as well wage and hour class and representative actions experience. Some counseling experience is a plus. Our best candidates are both client and team centric, are comfortable handling routine court appearances, and have some experience participating in depositions and mediations. Preferred location for this position is either our San Diego or Del Mar Heights office.

This position requires California bar admission and excellent academic credentials. Qualified candidates must have strong writing, verbal, analytical and research skills. The ideal candidate will have past experience participating in moot court and/or law review or law journals. Judicial clerkship very helpful. Typical salary range is from $205,000 to $250,000 depending on qualifications and experience. We offer significant bonus opportunities for attorneys of all levels.

Procopio’s Labor & Employment Team is led by nationally recognized attorneys whose accolades include: Super Lawyers®, Best Lawyers®, and Rising Stars® for Employment. The group has a “Metropolitan Tier 1” ranking from U.S. News-Best Law Firms® in San Diego for Employment Law-Management. We believe in the professional development of our attorneys. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion are an important part of our culture. If you are looking for somewhere to grow your career with purpose & passion, please send your resume, transcripts, and writing sample (required) today.

Procopio’s award winning  and rapidly growing Real Estate and Strategic Joint Venture team is seeking a partner, senior counsel, or senior associate level attorney help grow its land use practice. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in land use, planning and entitlement services provided to clients throughout San Diego and Orange County. This attorney will become an integral part of the cross-disciplinary group and will principally assist clients with all phases of the land use/development process, including pre-acquisition due diligence and strategy, entitlements, state and federal environmental compliance (California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),  Coastal Act and National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and administrative appeals for all types of development projects, including residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use projects. Experience with renewable energy projects is also preferred but not required.

Our ideal candidate will join us with substantial connections and extensive experience working with the California Coastal Commission, County of San Diego and the City of San Diego.  This is an excellent opportunity to drive practice development and business within an AmLaw 200 Firm alongside attorneys who bring decades of law firm and in-house counsel experience.

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP’s was again named to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list, with a record 32 practice areas recognized. Procopio attorneys and practice groups are routinely named to various legal rankings lists, including Chambers and Partners®, Martindale-Hubbell®, and Super Lawyers®. Earlier this year Procopio was once again certified for by Diversity Lab as a Mansfield Plus firm for actively advancing attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ and lawyers with disabilities to leadership roles. Typical salary range for Senior Associates is from $250,000 to $300,000 depending on experience. We offer significant bonus opportunities for attorneys of all levels.  If your salary expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply. If you are looking for somewhere to grow your career with purpose & passion, please send your resume, transcripts, and writing sample (required) today.

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Native American law team at Procopio is looking for a Mid level Associate to join their group at either the San Diego or Scottsdale office.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing practice at an AmLaw 200 Firm that provides substantial client contact, practice development, and professional growth opportunities.  The ideal candidate has a degree in Native American Law and 3-5 years’ experience with federal law impacting tribes.  Transactional work will include intergovernmental negotiations and agreements, Indian healthcare clinic contracts and operations, leasing and land use, gaming and hospitality, tribal employment matters, and drafting legislation and ordinances. Tangible legal experience working in Native American communities is required.

This position requires California and/or Arizona bar admission and excellent academic credentials. The best candidates will have strong critical analytical and writing skills, a high level of attention to detail, and will have superior time management skills. Procopio’s Native American Team has a very a team-oriented culture and requires dedication to professionalism and client relations.  Typical salary range is from $145,000 to $230,000 depending on experience. We offer significant bonus opportunities for attorneys of all levels.  If your salary expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply.

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, again named to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list, offers new and exciting opportunities for mid-level corporate associates. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion are an important part of our culture.  Earlier this year Procopio was certified for the second straight year by Diversity Lab as a Mansfield Plus firm for actively advancing attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities to leadership roles. We believe in the professional development of our attorneys.  If you are looking for somewhere to grow your career with purpose & passion, please send your resume, transcripts, and writing sample (required) today.

Procopio is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Procopio Rises Above and has made a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion; we condemn the discrimination of applicants by race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Are you a motivated attorney looking for your next career move? Join Procopio’s top-ranked Attorneys and elevate your practice with a firm that values growth, client connections, and innovation. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized attorneys at an AmLaw 200 firm known for its commitment to excellence and collaboration across practice areas. The trade secret litigation group at Procopio is growing, and we’re looking for a talented Mid-Level Associate to join our dynamic team! With this role being located in any of our California offices, this is a fantastic chance to take your career to the next level at one of the nation’s most respected law firms.

At Procopio, you’ll get substantial client interaction, professional development opportunities, and hands-on involvement in a thriving practice. If you have 4-6 years of experience (minimum of 3 years required) in trade secret, copyright, trademark, and complex commercial litigation we’d love to hear from you. The role covers all aspects of litigation, from pre-trial to post-trial, including:

• Drafting pleadings
• Managing discovery and resolving disputes
• Crafting and arguing motions
• Deposing witnesses
• Assisting in trials and appeals
• Overall case management

What We’re Looking For:

• California Bar Admission is required
• Proven ability to handle discovery, manage complex cases, and work effectively in a team
• Experience in both Federal and State courts
• Strong attention to detail, solid judgment, and proactive work style
• Excellent client relationship skills and a passion for business development
• Big Law experience is a plus

Why Procopio?
Our trade secret litigation group thrives on collaboration and teamwork, and we believe in providing our associates with meaningful opportunities for growth. We were recently named to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list and recognized for having a record number of attorneys on the 2025 Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch® lists. We offer a competitive base salary between $165,000 and $225,000, depending on experience, plus above market bonus potential. And if your salary expectations fall outside of this range, we still encourage you to apply – we value great talent.

Diversity and Inclusion Matter
At Procopio, we’re deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’re proud to be a Mansfield Plus certified firm, actively advancing attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ attorneys, and those with disabilities to leadership roles. We’re looking for individuals who are not only passionate about the law but also excited to grow in an environment that celebrates diversity.

Ready to Grow Your Career?
If you’re ready to join a firm where you can thrive, send us your resume, transcripts, and a writing sample (motions preferred). We look forward to hearing from you!

 

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Procopio is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.