Attorney Openings
We're on the lookout for the best attorneys.
Procopio’s attorneys provide practical legal solutions to corporate and individual clients in virtually all areas of the law. They help our clients achieve success and reach their full potential while providing unsurpassed customer service. Find our current attorney openings below.
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Procopio’s Labor & Employment Team is seeking a junior to mid-level Associate Attorney to join its established Charter School Practice in our San Diego or Del Mar Heights office. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic practice at an AmLaw 200 firm, representing charter schools throughout California on a broad range of employment law matters. The position offers significant client contact, professional growth opportunities, and practice development support.
The ideal candidate has three to four years of experience advising charter schools, public agencies, educational institutions, nonprofits or other employers on employment matters. Candidates should have a working knowledge of California laws applicable to charter schools and public agencies, including the Brown Act, California Public Records Act, and California Education Code. Experience advising employers on medical leaves and accommodations, wage and hour compliance, employee discipline and terminations, workplace investigations, and drafting employee handbooks, policies, and agreements is highly desirable.
We are looking for an attorney who enjoys working directly with clients, providing practical legal advice, and helping school leaders navigate complex legal and operational challenges. Qualified candidates must be able to independently research and analyze legal issues, exercise sound judgment, anticipate client needs, and communicate legal requirements clearly and effectively. Strong writing, verbal, analytical, and research skills are essential, as is the ability to collaborate with colleagues across practice areas.
This position requires admission to the California Bar and excellent academic credentials. The typical salary range is $160,000 – $210,000 depending on qualifications and experience. We also offer significant bonus opportunities for attorneys at 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 earned a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking from U.S. News–Best Law Firms® in San Diego for Employment Law–Management.
We are committed to the professional development of our attorneys and fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment. If you are looking for an opportunity to build a rewarding practice, develop meaningful client relationships, and make a difference in California’s charter school community, we encourage you to apply.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, transcripts, and writing sample (required).
Procopio is seeking a junior-level Associate Attorney to join our Native American Law practice group in our San Diego, Del Mar Heights, or Scottsdale, Arizona office. Qualified candidates will have 2–3 years of experience advising tribal governments and tribal organizations on governmental transactional and regulatory matters.
Ideal candidates will have experience with Indian Health Service programs and requirements, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, including Public Law 93-638 self-determination contracts and self-governance compacts, and the representation of tribal and urban Indian healthcare clinics. Relevant experience may include healthcare contracting, reimbursement, regulatory compliance, facility and service agreements, provider arrangements, and matters involving federal and state healthcare agencies.
Additional helpful experience includes tribal governance, commercial transactions, employment, privacy, grants, and other regulatory matters affecting tribal organizations. Experience working with tribal governments, tribal health organizations, the Indian Health Service, or other governmental agencies is preferred.
This position requires active California or Arizona Bar admission and a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Candidates must demonstrate strong research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills; sound legal judgment; exceptional attention to detail; and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The typical salary range for this position is $145,000 to $185,000, depending on experience. This role is also eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, bringing the potential total compensation range to $165,000–$205,000 annually. Candidates with salary expectations outside of this range are still encouraged to apply.
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP’s Culture of Excellence and our commitment to diversity and inclusion are an important part of our culture. Procopio attorneys and practice groups are routinely named to various legal rankings lists, including Chambers and Partners®, Martindale-Hubbell®, and Super Lawyers®. If you are looking for somewhere to grow your career with purpose & passion please submit your resume, writing sample, and transcripts 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 an experienced Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property practice. We are looking for a technically strong patent professional with experience in electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, hardware, software, and related technologies. The position may be filled at the Patent Agent, Associate, Senior Associate, or Special Counsel level depending on experience.
Location: Any Procopio Office / Hybrid
Compensation
The anticipated compensation range is $190,000-$325,000, based on experience, qualifications, technical background, and ability to independently manage sophisticated patent work, including performance-based incentive compensation,
What You’ll Do
- Draft and prosecute sophisticated U.S. patent applications involving electrical, electronics, hardware, software, AI, and related technologies.
- Develop prosecution strategies for 35 U.S.C. § 101 eligibility issues, particularly for software, AI, and computer-implemented inventions.
- Work directly with inventors, engineers, and in-house counsel.
- Manage patent matters and portfolios with a high degree of independence.
- Conduct invention harvesting and develop portfolio and prosecution strategies.
- Coordinate international patent prosecution.
- Use AI-assisted patent tools and workflows to improve efficiency and quality.
Qualifications
- Preferably 4+ years of substantive patent drafting and prosecution experience.
- USPTO registration; attorney candidates must also be admitted to a U.S. state bar.
- Technical background in electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related discipline.
- Strong patent drafting skills and ability to understand complex technologies.
- Meaningful § 101 experience, including drafting applications and claims with eligibility considerations in mind and responding to § 101 rejections.
- Experience with sophisticated technology companies, substantial patent portfolios, and direct interaction with in-house counsel is preferred.
Procopio’s IP practice works at the forefront of innovation, helping emerging technology companies and global industry leaders protect their most important technologies. You will work on cutting-edge technologies, take meaningful ownership of client matters, and collaborate with an experienced team of patent attorneys and agents.
Procopio’s Patent Law group has received a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking from U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms, and Procopio attorneys and practices are routinely recognized by Chambers and Partners®, Martindale-Hubbell®, and Super Lawyers®. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is an important part of our culture. If you are looking to grow your career with purpose and passion, please apply today.
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Procopio is seeking to hire a mid-level Patent Attorney to join our highly skilled and growing Intellectual Property Team. Eligible candidates will have at least 3-6 years of significant experience in Patent Preparation and Prosecution work. Candidates must be highly skilled in technology and wireless communications and have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. This position requires both state bar admission (Open to any state with California as the preference) and USPTO bar admission. Excellent undergrad academic credentials required. Candidates will be expected to work effectively in a team-oriented culture and with professionalism, attention to detail and the ability to adapt quickly. Out-of-state candidates may be considered; relocation may not be required. Typical pay range is from $200,000 to $250,000 depending on your volume of work. If your salary expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply.
Procopio’s IP practice works at the forefront of innovation, helping emerging technology companies and global industry leaders protect their most important technologies. You will work on cutting-edge technologies, take meaningful ownership of client matters, and collaborate with an experienced team of patent attorneys and agents.
Procopio’s Patent Law group has received a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking from U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms, and Procopio attorneys and practices are routinely recognized by Chambers and Partners®, Martindale-Hubbell®, and Super Lawyers®. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is an important part of our culture. If you are looking to grow your career with purpose and passion, please apply today.
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Procopio’s Corporate & Tax Team is seeking a mid-level Transactional Tax Associate with 6–8 years of experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing practice at an AmLaw 200 firm that provides substantial client contact, meaningful responsibility, practice development opportunities, and long-term professional growth. We are open to candidates in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, or Washington D.C.
Position Overview
The ideal candidate will have significant experience advising on domestic transactional tax matters, with the ability to support a wide variety of corporate and real estate transactions. This role will primarily focus on federal income tax structuring and analysis in connection with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, and other strategic transactions, while also working closely with our corporate and real estate teams.
We are seeking a candidate who is technically strong, practical in approach, and comfortable drafting and negotiating complex transactional documents.
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on U.S. federal income tax aspects of:
- Mergers and acquisitions (asset and equity transactions)
- Partnership formations, restructurings, and recapitalizations
- Joint ventures and strategic investments
- Real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and development transactions
- Structure and analyze transactions involving partnerships, LLCs, and corporations
- Draft and negotiate tax provisions in:
- Purchase and sale agreements
- Merger and contribution agreements
- Joint venture agreements
- Financing documents
- Draft and revise complex LLC Operating Agreements and Partnership Agreements, including detailed tax allocation and distribution provisions
- Provide tax support on sophisticated real estate joint ventures and other transactional matters
- Conduct tax diligence and prepare memoranda analyzing transaction structures and tax consequences
- Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, real estate, and finance practices to deliver comprehensive client solutions
Qualifications
- 6–8 years of relevant transactional tax experience in a law firm setting
- Strong background in domestic partnership and corporate tax matters
- Meaningful experience drafting and negotiating complex LLC Operating Agreements and Partnership Agreements
- Experience supporting corporate and/or real estate transactions
- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiating skills
- High level of attention to detail and responsiveness
- Ability to manage multiple matters and interact directly with clients
- California bar admission required
- An LL.M. in Taxation is preferred but not required.
Why Procopio
This is a unique opportunity to join an AmLaw 200 firm in a team-oriented environment that values professionalism, collaboration, and client service. Our attorneys work closely together across disciplines and are given meaningful responsibility and client exposure.
Procopio has again been named to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list. We are committed to the professional development of our attorneys and to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. Procopio was certified by Diversity Lab as a Mansfield Plus firm for actively advancing diverse attorneys into leadership roles.
Compensation
Typical base salary range is $215,000 – 325,000 depending on experience. Significant bonus opportunities are also available. If your salary expectations fall outside this range, we still encourage you to apply.
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.