Paralegal & Staff Openings

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 – $170,000+, 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 an IP Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic IP team in our downtown San Diego office. This position will provide administrative support to the IP team, including attorneys, staff, and clients, and will be an integral part of our mission to deliver exceptional IP services to our clients.

The IP Administrative Assistant will be responsible for coordinating onboarding of new clients with the Conflicts Department, coordinating opening of new matters for existing clients with the Docketing Department, performing administrative tasks for attorneys, such as expense reimbursement requests, meeting scheduling, travel and seminar arrangements, and document management, and reviewing incoming USPTO communications.

The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with exceptional organizational, communication, and prioritization skills. Candidates must be detail-oriented, able to manage competing priorities, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with attorneys, staff, and clients.

Qualified candidates should have at least one year of legal support experience. Some knowledge of USPTO systems (Patent Center, Trademark Center, and TSDR) is preferred but not required. Strong Microsoft Office skills are required. Experience with FoundationIP and other IP legal software is preferred but not required.

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 $65,000 – $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, 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 an experienced Legal Secretary to support our busy and growing Education & Government and Tribal Law teams! If you are passionate about your work and looking to join San Diego’s largest and most progressive law firm, please apply! This position is in our San Diego office and will be hybrid remote. The Legal Secretary will work closely with staff and attorneys and will have a variety of responsibilities including:

• Preparing, formatting, proofreading, and filing litigation documents in State and Federal, Administrative and Tribal Courts
• Preparing and submitting conflict inquiries and new matter openings; preparing Engagement Agreements and Conflict Waiver letters
• Managing attorney calendars, court deadlines, conference calls, hearings, depositions, meetings, and client communications
• Preparing and organizing pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and hearing materials
• Assisting with electronic court filings, service of documents, and maintaining litigation files
• Assisting in enhancing attorneys’ practice efficiency and productivity

Our best candidates have 10+ years of Legal Secretary experience with litigation experience being required. While experience supporting Education & Government or Tribal Law attorneys is a plus, it is not required—we’re happy to teach the practice area to someone with a strong litigation background with experience mainly in State and Federal Courts. Although this is not a high-volume litigation desk, the role regularly involves court filings and requires someone who is comfortable managing litigation procedures and deadlines. This role requires a candidate to have exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have strong skills in MS Office, excellent word processing abilities, experience with electronic court filing procedures, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills. If you consider yourself skilled at handling a high volume of work and you have the skills and experience described above, we’d love to hear from you. Typical pay range is from $85,000 – $105,000 annually depending on experience. If your pay expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply.

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 rankings. Procopio attorneys and practice groups are routinely recognized by Chambers and Partners®, Martindale-Hubbell®, and Super Lawyers®. 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+ attorneys, and lawyers with disabilities into leadership roles.

The firm offers generous total compensation packages. 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, and flexible spending/health savings accounts. We also provide firm-paid and supplemental life and disability insurance, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives. Employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) profit-sharing program after 12 months of consecutive employment. Additionally, we offer paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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 against applicants based on race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic 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 Floater Legal Assistant to join the team in our Orange County office. The Floater Legal Assistant will provide administrative and substantive legal support to attorneys and practice teams across the Firm on an as-needed basis. This role serves as a flexible resource supporting multiple practice groups during attorney absences, staffing transitions, high-volume periods, trial preparation, and special projects. The Floater Legal Assistant is expected to quickly adapt to varying attorney preferences, practice group procedures, and shifting priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism, organization, and client service.

Responsibilities include preparing, proofreading, revising, and formatting legal documents, pleadings, agreements, discovery, correspondence, and other materials; assisting with court filings, calendaring, scheduling, travel coordination, and expense processing; and managing electronic and physical files through the Firm’s document management systems. This position will also support substantive legal projects such as document review, cite-checking, factual research, transaction binders, exhibit organization, and trial preparation support.

The ideal candidate is highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, professionalism, and a collaborative, service-oriented mindset are essential, as this role interacts regularly with attorneys, clients, staff, court personnel, and vendors across multiple practice groups. Candidates should be comfortable working independently, exercising sound judgment, and adjusting quickly to changing business needs.

Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) are required, along with experience using document management systems such as iManage and electronic filing platforms including PACER and state court filing systems. Experience with legal research platforms such as LexisNexis or Westlaw is preferred. Candidates must meet California paralegal requirements through a qualifying certificate, degree, or equivalent law-related experience. Prior law firm experience supporting attorneys in multiple practice areas is strongly preferred. This position is non-exempt and hourly and will be hybrid in-office.

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 – $97,000+ 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 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.