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The Case Assistant will support the firm’s Litigation Practice Team by providing administrative and litigation support to attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals. This role works closely with the litigation team to assist with all phases of case management, including document preparation, court filings, trial preparation, scheduling, and matter organization. Responsibilities include preparing, formatting, proofreading, and filing pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents; maintaining electronic case files; coordinating document service and e-filings in state and federal courts; managing litigation deadlines and calendars; and assisting with the preparation of exhibits, binders, and materials for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
This position also supports the day-to-day operations of the practice by assisting with client intake, billing and time entry, travel coordination, document management, legal research, and processing litigation-related invoices and expenses. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional, responsive, and service-oriented approach. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, staff, clients, and vendors are essential.
Previous experience supporting litigation attorneys or working within a litigation practice group is preferred, with construction litigation experience considered a plus. Experience with trial preparation, legal document formatting, court filing procedures, and document management systems is highly desirable. Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Procopio’s Culture of Excellence drives a collaborative and service-oriented environment. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is an important part of our culture. Procopio has been recognized by Diversity Lab as a Mansfield Plus firm for advancing diverse attorneys into leadership roles and has been consistently ranked among the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms.
Procopio offers generous total compensation packages. Typical pay range is from $60,000 – $75,000, depending on experience. If your pay expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Full-time employees can participate in our comprehensive benefits program, including medical (HMO/PPO plans), dental (HMO/PPO plans), vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, an excellent 401(k) profit-sharing program, and a generous paid time off policy. There are also opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the Litigation Practice Group.
Procopio 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 fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any basis protected by law.
Procopio is seeking a Business Development & Marketing Manager who will serve as the firm’s primary business development representative in the Orange County market. Based in our Irvine office, this individual will be responsible for expanding Procopio’s presence throughout Orange County by identifying new business opportunities, cultivating strategic relationships, and helping our attorneys develop meaningful connections with prospective clients, referral sources, business leaders, and influencers.
Unlike a traditional marketing role, this position is externally focused. Success will be measured by the individual’s ability to create opportunities for our attorneys through networking, relationship development, market intelligence, and active participation in the Orange County business community.
The ideal candidate is deeply connected within the Orange County business community and possesses an established network of professional relationships. They understand how business is developed through trust, credibility, and personal connections, and enjoy bringing people together.
Qualified candidates should have at least seven or more years of business development, relationship management, sales, or client development experience within professional services, legal services, commercial real estate, financial services, consulting, economic development, or a related industry.
Procopio’s Culture of Excellence drives a collaborative and service-oriented environment. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is an important part of our culture. Procopio has been recognized by Diversity Lab as a Mansfield Plus firm for advancing diverse attorneys into leadership roles and has been consistently ranked among the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms.
Procopio offers generous total compensation packages. Typical pay range is from $120,000 – $200,000, depending on experience. If your pay expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Full-time employees can participate in our comprehensive benefits program, including medical (HMO/PPO plans), dental (HMO/PPO plans), vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, an Employee Assistance Program, firm wellness incentives, a 401(k) profit-sharing program, and a generous paid time off policy. There are also opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the Firm.
Procopio 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 fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any basis protected by law.
Procopio’s Conflicts team is growing! We are seeking a Client Intake Assistant who will contribute directly with our intake team to open new client matters. This position will be responsible for completing administrative tasks and projects, and the ideal candidate must be organized and comfortable with new technology. This role will also correspond with attorneys on a daily basis to obtain pertinent information relating to new and ongoing client matters.
Candidates must have good overall technical skills, in addition to well-developed MS Office Suite skills. The candidate should also be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are going on simultaneously. The candidate must be a team player with a positive, professional attitude, have follow-up and follow-through skills, high attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
This position is located in the Downtown San Diego or Las Vegas office with a hybrid in-office schedule. If you are looking to grow or even commence your career with a team of fun professionals, apply today!
Procopio’s Culture of Excellence drives a collaborative and service-oriented environment. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is an important part of our culture. Procopio has been recognized by Diversity Lab as a Mansfield Plus firm for advancing diverse attorneys into leadership roles and has been consistently ranked among the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms.
Procopio offers generous total compensation packages. Typical pay range is from $55,000 – $62,000, depending on experience. If your pay expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Full-time employees can participate in our comprehensive benefits program, including medical (HMO/PPO plans), dental (HMO/PPO plans), vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, an excellent 401(k) profit-sharing program, and a generous paid time off policy. There are also opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the Litigation Practice Group.
Procopio 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 fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any basis protected by law.
Procopio’s Conflicts team is growing! We are seeking a Client Intake Assistant who will contribute directly with our intake team to open new client matters. This position will be responsible for completing administrative tasks and projects, and the ideal candidate must be organized and comfortable with new technology. This role will also correspond with attorneys on a daily basis to obtain pertinent information relating to new and ongoing client matters.
Candidates must have good overall technical skills, in addition to well-developed MS Office Suite skills. The candidate should also be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are going on simultaneously. The candidate must be a team player with a positive, professional attitude, have follow-up and follow-through skills, high attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
This position is located in the Downtown San Diego office or Las Vegas with a hybrid in-office schedule. If you are looking to grow or even commence your career with a team of fun professionals, apply today!
Procopio’s Culture of Excellence drives a collaborative and service-oriented environment. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is an important part of our culture. Procopio has been recognized by Diversity Lab as a Mansfield Plus firm for advancing diverse attorneys into leadership roles and has been consistently ranked among the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms.
Procopio offers generous total compensation packages. Typical hourly pay range is $28.00 to $31.00, depending on experience. If your pay expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Full-time employees can participate in our comprehensive benefits program, including medical (HMO/PPO plans), dental (HMO/PPO plans), vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, an excellent 401(k) profit-sharing program, and a generous paid time off policy. There are also opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the Litigation Practice Group.
Procopio 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 fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any basis protected by law.
Procopio is seeking a Conflicts Assistant who will work directly with our conflicts team to execute preliminary conflicts requests and process client and matter maintenance. This position will be responsible for completing administrative tasks and projects, and the ideal candidate must be comfortable learning new technology and systems. This role will also correspond with the attorneys on a daily basis to obtain pertinent information relating to new and ongoing client matters.
Candidates must have great overall technical, customer service, and organizational skills, in addition to having strong MS Office Suite skills. Previous experience with Intapp is a plus. The candidate should also be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are going on simultaneously. Ideal candidates are team players with a positive, professional attitude, have follow-up and follow-through skills, have high attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. This position is located in the Downtown San Diego or Las Vegas office with a hybrid in-office schedule. If you are looking to grow or even commence your career with a team of fun professionals, apply today!
Procopio’s Culture of Excellence drives a positive, collaborative, and service-orientated environment. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion are an important part of our culture.
Procopio offers generous total compensation packages. Typical pay for this position is $58,000 – $63,000 depending on experience. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Full-time employees can participate in our comprehensive benefit program includes: medical (HMO/PPO plans), dental (HMO/PPO plans), vision, including options for flexible spending/health savings accounts. We have Firm-paid and supplemental life and disability insurance. We offer a 401k profit-sharing program after 12 months of consecutive employment. Additionally, we offer paid holiday, vacation, and sick days.
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 Conflicts Assistant who will work directly with our conflicts team to execute preliminary conflicts requests and process client and matter maintenance. This position will be responsible for completing administrative tasks and projects, and the ideal candidate must be comfortable learning new technology and systems. This role will also correspond with the attorneys on a daily basis to obtain pertinent information relating to new and ongoing client matters.
Candidates must have great overall technical, customer service, and organizational skills, in addition to having strong MS Office Suite skills. Previous experience with Intapp is a plus. The candidate should also be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are going on simultaneously. Ideal candidates are team players with a positive, professional attitude, have follow-up and follow-through skills, have high attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. This position is located in the Downtown San Diego or Las Vegas office with a hybrid in-office schedule. If you are looking to grow or even commence your career with a team of fun professionals, apply today!
Procopio’s Culture of Excellence drives a collaborative and service-oriented environment. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is an important part of our culture. Procopio has been recognized by Diversity Lab as a Mansfield Plus firm for advancing diverse attorneys into leadership roles and has been consistently ranked among the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms.
Procopio offers generous total compensation packages. Typical hourly pay range is from $29.00 – $32.00, depending on experience. If your pay expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Full-time employees can participate in our comprehensive benefits program, including medical (HMO/PPO plans), dental (HMO/PPO plans), vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, an excellent 401(k) profit-sharing program, and a generous paid time off policy. There are also opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the Litigation Practice Group.
Procopio 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 fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any basis protected by law.
We’re hiring an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant / Litigation Legal Secretary to support a busy Intellectual Property Litigation team in our downtown San Diego office. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive litigation professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting complex, high-stakes matters.
What You’ll Do
You’ll play a key role in supporting attorneys handling sophisticated intellectual property and complex commercial litigation matters in federal courts and administrative forums. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, responsive, and capable of managing a heavy litigation desk with competing deadlines.
Responsibilities include:
- Drafting, formatting, proofreading, and managing pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, correspondence, and other litigation documents
- Handling heavy district court e-filing, including federal court filings without the use of a full-service e-filing vendor
- Maintaining attorney calendars and tracking litigation deadlines across multiple matters
- Communicating professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors
- Assisting attorneys with logistics and preparation for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and case strategy meetings
- Supporting matters involving coordinated or complex litigation procedures, including JCCP matters where applicable
- Assisting with matters before the International Trade Commission (“ITC”), or learning ITC procedures and filing requirements as needed
- Collaborating closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative team members to support the overall needs of the practice group
What We’re Looking For
- At least 7 years of litigation legal assistant or litigation legal secretary experience within a law firm environment
- Intellectual property litigation experience strongly preferred; substantial federal court filing experience will also be considered
- Experience with district court e-filing and federal litigation procedures required
- Familiarity with JCCP or other complex litigation matters preferred
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Flexibility and willingness to work occasional late hours to support filing deadlines and trial needs
- Ability to work in the San Diego office at least three days per week
- Interest in or ability to support billable work is a plus
Procopio’s Culture of Excellence drives a collaborative and service-oriented environment. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is an important part of our culture. Procopio has been recognized by Diversity Lab as a Mansfield Plus firm for advancing diverse attorneys into leadership roles and has been consistently ranked among the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms.
Procopio offers generous total compensation packages. Typical pay range is from $85,000 – $100,000+ depending on experience. If your pay expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Full-time employees can participate in our comprehensive benefit program includes: medical (HMO/PPO plans), dental (HMO/PPO plans), vision, including options for flexible spending/health savings accounts. We have a great Employee Assistance Program and firm incentives for wellness program participation, as well as an excellent 401k profit-sharing program and generous time off policy. There are also opportunities for advancement within the group.
Procopio 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 fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any basis protected by law.
Procopio is seeking a Senior Intellectual Property Assistant to join our dynamic IP team in any of our California offices (San Diego, Del Mar Heights, Irvine, or Palo Alto). This is a hybrid role with an in-office requirement of 3 days per week. This position will provide intellectual property prosecution support to IP attorneys and clients and will be an integral part of our mission to deliver exceptional IP services to our clients.
The Senior IP Assistant is responsible for supporting U.S. patent prosecution, including preparing and filing patent applications, Information Disclosure Statements, formal documents, office action responses, issue fees, and other standard prosecution documents. The Senior IP Assistant may also prepare and file PCT filings; coordinate international filings and prosecution matters with foreign associates; review and report incoming communications from the USPTO, WIPO, and foreign intellectual property offices, and participate in the quality control process for patent filings.
In addition, the Senior IP Assistant will manage deadlines, prepare docket reports, maintain electronic records, provide coverage for teammates, assist with the completion billing process, and track and enter time spent on billable projects. The position has a 1,300-hour annual billable requirement.
The ideal candidate is an experienced IP professional with exceptional organizational, communication, and prioritization skills. Candidates must be detail-oriented, able to exercise sound judgment and critical thinking, and comfortable independently managing a high volume of work while collaborating with attorneys, staff, clients, and foreign associates.
Qualified candidates must have experience supporting Asia Pacific clients and should have at least five years of U.S. intellectual property prosecution experience. Two or more years of administrative and/or legal support experience is also preferred. Strong computer skills and expert knowledge of Microsoft Office programs are required, along with experience using USPTO systems. Familiarity with IP docketing systems is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Procopio’s Culture of Excellence drives a collaborative and service-oriented environment. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is an important part of our culture. Procopio has been recognized by Diversity Lab as a Mansfield Plus firm for advancing diverse attorneys into leadership roles and has been consistently ranked among the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms.
Procopio offers generous total compensation packages. Typical pay range is from $80,000 – $125,000, depending on experience. If your pay expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Full-time employees can participate in our comprehensive benefits program, including medical (HMO/PPO plans), dental (HMO/PPO plans), vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, an Employee Assistance Program, firm wellness incentives, a 401(k) profit-sharing program, and a generous paid time off policy. There are also opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the Firm.
Procopio 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 fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any basis protected by law.
Procopio is seeking a Senior Intellectual Property Assistant or Paralegal to join our dynamic IP team in any of our California offices (San Diego, Del Mar Heights, Irvine, or Palo Alto). This is a hybrid role with an in-office requirement of 3 days per week. This position will provide intellectual property prosecution support to IP attorneys and clients and will be an integral part of our mission to deliver exceptional IP services to our clients.
The Senior IP Assistant or Paralegal is responsible for supporting U.S. patent prosecution, including preparing and filing patent applications, Information Disclosure Statements, formal documents, office action responses, issue fees, and other standard prosecution documents. The Senior IP Assistant or Paralegal will also prepare and file PCT filings; coordinate international filings and prosecution matters with foreign associates; review and report incoming communications from the USPTO, WIPO, and foreign intellectual property offices, and participate in the quality control process for patent filings.
In addition, the Senior IP Assistant or Paralegal will manage deadlines, prepare docket reports, maintain electronic records, provide coverage for teammates, assist with the completion billing process, and track and enter time spent on billable projects. The Senior IP Assistant position has a 1,300-hour annual billable requirement. The Paralegal position has a 1,450-hour annual billable requirement.
The ideal candidate is an experienced IP professional with exceptional organizational, communication, and prioritization skills. Candidates must be detail-oriented, able to exercise sound judgment and critical thinking, and comfortable independently managing a high volume of work while collaborating with attorneys, staff, clients, and foreign associates. Candidates with experience supporting life science clients are preferred.
Qualified candidates should have at least five years of U.S. intellectual property prosecution experience. Two or more years of administrative and/or legal support experience is also preferred. Strong computer skills and expert knowledge of Microsoft Office programs are required, along with experience using USPTO systems. Familiarity with IP docketing systems is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Procopio’s Culture of Excellence drives a collaborative and service-oriented environment. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is an important part of our culture. Procopio has been recognized by Diversity Lab as a Mansfield Plus firm for advancing diverse attorneys into leadership roles and has been consistently ranked among the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms.
Procopio offers generous total compensation packages. Typical pay range is from $80,000 – $130,000, depending on experience. If your pay expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Full-time employees can participate in our comprehensive benefits program, including medical (HMO/PPO plans), dental (HMO/PPO plans), vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, an Employee Assistance Program, firm wellness incentives, a 401(k) profit-sharing program, and a generous paid time off policy. There are also opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the Firm.
Procopio 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 fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any basis protected by law.
Procopio is seeking a Senior Applications & Reporting Analyst (Finance & Risk) to join the team in our Irvine office in Orange County on a hybrid work schedule. The Senior Applications & Reporting Analyst will play a key role in supporting the firm’s financial systems, reporting infrastructure, and business operations. This position is responsible for the oversight, optimization, and performance of the firm’s financial management and intake/conflicts platforms, while delivering reporting and analytics that support strategic decision-making across Finance, Risk, Practice Teams, and Firm Leadership.
Responsibilities include administering and supporting the firm’s Intapp ecosystem and Aderant platform, managing system updates and integrations, and developing dashboards and reporting tools that provide insights into billing, collections, attorney activity, client trends, and other key business metrics. This role will also support budgeting and financial reporting initiatives, contribute to data quality and governance efforts, and help identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and the use of emerging legal technology and AI tools.
The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in analytics, business systems, or reporting, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment. Strong experience with Intapp, Aderant, SQL Server, advanced Excel, and reporting or business intelligence tools is highly preferred. Candidates should possess excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, leadership, and business professionals across the firm.
Procopio’s Culture of Excellence drives a collaborative and service-orientated environment. 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 lawyers with disabilities to leadership roles. Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP was again named to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list, with multiple practice groups receiving Metropolitan Tier 1 and Best Firm rankings. If you are looking for somewhere to grow your career with purpose & passion, please apply today.
Procopio offers generous total compensation packages. Typical pay range is from $125,000 – $150,000+ depending on experience. If your pay expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Full-time employees can participate in our comprehensive benefit program includes: medical (HMO/PPO plans), dental (HMO/PPO plans), vision, including options for flexible spending/health savings accounts. We have a great Employee Assistance Program and firm incentives for wellness program participation, as well as an excellent 401k profit-sharing program and generous time off policy. There are also opportunities for advancement within the group.
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 discrimination of applicants by race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Contacts
Paralegal & Staff
Val De La Torre
P: 619.525.3857