Paralegal & Staff Openings

Procopio is a full-service law firm recognized for its collaborative culture, entrepreneurial approach, and commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Our people are central to our success, and we value professionals who take initiative, support their teams, and contribute meaningfully to sophisticated legal work.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Corporate Paralegal to support our growing Corporate and Tax Team in our Del Mar Heights, San Diego and Orange County offices. This role provides substantive, billable support to attorneys handling complex corporate and transactional matters and offers the opportunity to take ownership of key components of transactions from inception through closing.

Summary

Under the supervision of attorneys, the Corporate Paralegal performs a broad range of substantive legal duties in support of corporate, tax, and transactional matters. The position requires strong organizational and technical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and professionalism.

Location

This position can be based in either our Del Mar Heights, San Diego or Irvine office and may offer a hybrid work arrangement for both billable and non-billable work, subject to firm policy and business needs.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing and filing entity formations, qualifications, amendments, and dissolutions with state and other governmental agencies
• Maintaining corporate records, minute books (electronic and hard copy), capitalization tables, and entity management systems
• Drafting, reviewing, and organizing corporate documents, agreements, consents, and resolutions
• Supporting mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other transactional matters, including coordinating and managing closing processes
• Preparing and managing signature packets, closing checklists, and post-closing deliverables
• Conducting and coordinating due diligence, including organizing data rooms and reviewing diligence materials
• Communicating directly with clients, internal teams, and external vendors, including corporate services providers
• Assisting attorneys with ongoing corporate governance, compliance, and transactional projects

This position includes billable responsibilities, including transactional support, due diligence coordination, and document preparation.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of assigned matters while working collaboratively with attorneys and team members.

Required and preferred qualifications include:

• 3+ years of corporate paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm supporting corporate or transactional practices
• Experience with SEC Filings and research is preferred
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate required
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with iManage preferred
• Experience working with corporate services providers and entity management platforms (e.g., Secretary of State filings) preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously, meet deadlines, and exercise sound independent judgment
• A collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset

Essential Job Expectations

• Deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality work product
• Effectively communicate with attorneys, clients, staff, and third parties
• Anticipate attorney and client needs and proactively address issues
• Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced transactional environment
• Foster positive working relationships and contribute to a team-oriented culture
• Comply with all firm policies and procedures

Procopio is a full-service law firm known for its collaborative culture, entrepreneurial mindset, and commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Our people are at the core of our success, and we value professionals who take ownership of their work, support one another, and thrive in a team-driven environment.

We are seeking a motivated candidate to serve in a hybrid role of Legal Assistant to support our growing Corporate and Tax Team in our Del Mar Heights, San Diego and Orange County offices. This position provides high-level administrative and substantive legal support to attorneys handling sophisticated corporate and transactional matters, with opportunities to contribute billable and non-billable work as part of an engaged and collaborative team.

Summary

Under the supervision of attorneys, the Legal Assistant performs a broad range of administrative and substantive legal duties in support of corporate and transactional matters. The role requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Location

This position can be based either in Del Mar Heights, San Diego or Irvine and may offer a hybrid work arrangement for both billable and non-billable work, subject to firm policy and business needs.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting, revising, proofreading, and formatting correspondence and complex corporate and transactional documents
• Assisting with entity formations, governance, compliance, and ongoing entity maintenance
• Reviewing, organizing, and preparing agreements, contracts, and transaction materials for attorney review
• Coordinating signatures, closings, and post-closing deliverables
• Supporting due diligence efforts, including organizing and managing data rooms and transaction files
• Communicating directly with clients, internal teams, and external vendors
• Managing attorney calendars, deadlines, and time entry
• Preparing and submitting attorney expense reimbursements
• Supporting attorneys and paralegals with a wide range of corporate and tax-related projects

This position includes billable responsibilities, such as document preparation, transactional assistance, and due diligence support, as appropriate.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with attorneys and paralegals.

Required and preferred qualifications include:

• 3+ years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably in a corporate or transactional law firm practice
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate required
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with iManage preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A positive, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership

Essential Job Expectations

• Provide timely, accurate, and high-quality work product
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, staff, clients, and third parties
• Anticipate attorney needs and exercise sound judgment
• Foster positive working relationships and contribute to a collaborative team culture
• Comply with all firm policies and procedures

Why Work With Us?

• Collaborative, mission-driven team culture
• Opportunity to support high-impact work involving tribal sovereignty, economic development, and major gaming and commercial projects
• Competitive compensation. These roles typically pay $87,000–$110,000 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), dental (HMO/PPO), vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, firm wellness incentives, an excellent 401(k) profit-sharing program, and generous time-off policies.

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.

We’re hiring an experienced Temporary Legal Assistant to support our Real Estate Litigation and Transactions teams in our Irvine, Orange County office. This is a great opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable balancing both litigation and transactional support. If you bring precision, responsiveness, and a proactive mindset to your work, we’d love to connect. Please note this is a hybrid remote role, requiring a minimum of 3 days onsite.

What You’ll Do

You’ll play a key role supporting attorneys handling a mix of real estate litigation matters and transactional work. The ideal candidate is confident managing deadlines, drafting and filing court documents, and providing seamless administrative and substantive support across practice areas.

Real Estate Litigation Support

• Initiate and file new cases, including drafting summonses, civil case cover sheets, complaints, and related documents

• Coordinate service of process with third-party vendors for new matters

• Draft, file, and serve Case Management Conference statements and proofs of service

• Prepare and serve discovery requests; finalize discovery responses and verifications

• Assist with Motions for Summary Judgment, including shells, final review, signatures, filing, and service

• Draft and prepare requests for service by publication, supporting declarations, and proposed orders

  • Coordinate with publication companies and file proofs of service

• Draft and prepare requests for entry of default and default judgment

• Draft requests for court judgment, supporting declarations, and proposed orders

• Draft and finalize writs and coordinate filing and service

• Draft and file lis pendens and coordinate service

• Prepare requests and orders for remote court appearances

• Submit pleadings for calendaring and track litigation deadlines

• Maintain case files and ensure documents are properly saved and organized

Real Estate Transactional Support

• Open new client matters and prepare engagement agreements for internal processing

• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely matter setup

• Send weekly calendar and deadline reminder emails to Partners

  • Monitor non-litigation deadlines and collaborate with the calendar team to keep matters on track

• Proofread leases, purchase and sale agreements, and related transactional documents

• Receive, review, and process incoming mail for attorneys

• Maintain case status charts for clients with multiple real estate matters

• Enter billing time for Partners

• Review, revise, finalize, and send correspondence to opposing parties and other stakeholders

• Prepare documents for electronic signature by clients, opposing counsel, buyers, sellers, and other parties

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience supporting attorneys in real estate litigation and/or civil litigation; transactional experience a plus

• Strong knowledge of California court filing procedures and litigation workflows

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage competing priorities and support multiple attorneys

• Proficiency with legal calendaring, document management, and e-filing systems

Employment Status

This is a temporary, non-exempt position expected to last for a limited duration based on business needs. Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either the Firm or the employee at any time, with or without cause or notice. This position is eligible for paid sick leave in accordance with California law but is not eligible for other Firm-sponsored benefits.

Compensation

Competitive hourly compensation, commensurate with experience. A pay range will be provided in accordance with California pay transparency requirements. Anticipated pay range: $40-50/hr. If your compensation expectations are outside this range, we still encourage you to apply.

If you’re an experienced legal assistant looking to make an immediate impact while supporting sophisticated real estate matters, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

We’re hiring an experienced Legal Assistant to support our busy Litigation team in downtown San Diego. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and bring precision, responsiveness, and a proactive mindset to your work, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

You’ll play a key role in supporting attorneys who handle complex corporate and commercial litigation in both state and federal courts. Ideal candidates bring at least 7 years of experience in high-volume civil litigation and are confident handling:

• Drafting and formatting pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence
• E-filing in both state and federal courts, without the use of a full-service e-filing service provider
• Maintaining attorney calendars and tracking litigation deadlines
• Communicating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Supporting attorneys with a variety of work styles and preferences
• Assisting attorneys with logistics and materials for mediations, arbitration, or trials

To be considered, candidates must have experience supporting attorneys in commercial and business litigation; bankruptcy litigation experience preferred.

Why Work With Us?

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility to balance office and remote work.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, challenging cases in state and federal courts.
• Competitive compensation. This role typically pays $87,000-$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.

If you’re a proactive and experienced legal secretary looking to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

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.

We’re seeking a highly motivated Patent Agent with a strong background in chemistry or molecular biology to join our growing Intellectual Property practice. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with attorneys, clients, and inventors in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for innovation and experience in prosecuting patents in the therapeutics space, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our IP team, you’ll support biotech and pharmaceutical clients by preparing and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications, performing strategic portfolio analysis, and advising on patentability, infringement, and freedom-to-operate issues. Responsibilities include:

• Drafting high-quality patent applications and responding to USPTO office actions
• Conducting prior art, FTO, and patent landscape analyses
• Collaborating directly with clients and inventors to align IP strategy with business goals
• Coordinating with foreign counsel for global prosecution efforts
• Staying current with patent law developments and emerging technologies

What We’re Looking For

• Advanced degree in chemistry or related life sciences; biology backgrounds considered with relevant experience
• Admission to practice before the USPTO
• Minimum of 3 years of patent prosecution experience in the therapeutics space
• Solid understanding of patent strategy for life science companies
• Experience with portfolio management, client counseling, and FTO analysis is preferred
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive, cross-functional team

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation with an approximate range of $150,000 – $210,000+
• Engaging client work with high-growth biotech companies
• Supportive and collaborative work culture committed to excellence
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Hybrid flexibility at any of our Southern California offices and occasional travel for client meetings
• 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.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your IP career, apply today and help shape the future of innovation.

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.

We’re hiring two experienced Legal Secretaries to support our Native American Law practice in downtown San Diego. If you excel in fast-paced environments, bring exceptional attention to detail, and thrive in a role that requires strong organization and sound judgment, we’d love to meet you.

Available Schedules

We are hiring for two full-time roles with the following set schedules:

• Position 1: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Position 2: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Please indicate your preferred schedule when applying.

What You’ll Do

You’ll provide high-level administrative and practice support to a Partner whose work focuses on gaming, commercial transactions, leasing, finance, and economic development in Indian Country. Ideal candidates bring at least 5–7 years of experience supporting attorneys in transactional, regulatory, or government-facing practices and are confident handling:

• Drafting, formatting, and preparing transactional documents, correspondence, resolutions, agreements, and memoranda
• Assisting with the assembly, execution, and distribution of deal documents, including signature packets and closing binders
• Managing complex attorney calendars, scheduling meetings with clients, government agencies, and internal teams
• Coordinating communications with tribal governments, state and federal agencies, and outside parties
• Organizing due diligence materials, tracking project timelines, and maintaining matter files
• Preparing and processing expense reports, check requests, and other administrative tasks
• Supporting attorneys with varying work styles and priorities
• Conducting preliminary research and assisting with document management related to gaming regulations, tribal-state compacts, land-into-trust matters, and other Native American law issues
• Assisting with travel arrangements, conference preparation, and client meeting logistics

To be considered, candidates must have prior experience supporting attorneys in transactional, regulatory, government affairs, or similarly complex practice areas. Experience working with tribal governments or Indian law matters is a plus, but not required.

Why Work With Us?

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility to balance office and remote work
• Collaborative, mission-driven team culture
• Opportunity to support high-impact work involving tribal sovereignty, economic development, and major gaming and commercial projects
• Competitive compensation. These roles typically pay $87,000–$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 benefits program, including medical (HMO/PPO), dental (HMO/PPO), vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, firm wellness incentives, an excellent 401(k) profit-sharing program, and generous time-off policies.

If you’re a proactive, detail-oriented legal secretary who wants to support meaningful, impactful legal work, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

Our growing Intellectual Property (IP) team at Procopio is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior IP Assistant or Patent Paralegal to join our dynamic group in any of our California offices or our Washington D.C. office. We will also consider remote candidates with substantial experience that exceed the minimum requirements. This role works closely with attorneys, staff, and clients and supports a broad range of patent prosecution and portfolio management responsibilities. Please note there are two open positions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing, filing, and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications, including provisional, non-provisional, PCT, and national-stage filings.
• Managing patent prosecution matters from filing through allowance, issuance, and maintenance.
• Coordinating with foreign counsel on international patent applications and responding to filing and prosecution requirements.
• Drafting and filing USPTO documents, including responses to Office Actions, Information Disclosure Statements (IDS), amendments, and formalities.
• Corresponding with clients regarding USPTO and foreign patent office communications, deadlines, and status updates.
• Managing an active patent prosecution docket and working closely with supervising attorneys and docketing teams to ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Assisting with post-issuance matters, including maintenance fee payments, patent term adjustments, and portfolio reporting.
• Supporting due diligence, patent analytics, and portfolio management projects as needed.

This individual will also track and enter time spent on billable projects and assist with other billable and non-billable tasks as requested, including providing coverage for teammate absences.

Our strongest candidates take initiative and demonstrate exceptional follow-through. The IP team collaborates closely, and a positive, professional, and team-oriented approach is essential. If you take ownership of your work, deliver high-quality results, and are committed to excellent client service, we encourage you to apply.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of law firm experience with a focus on patent prosecution, Life Sciences experience a plus. Strong proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and experience using online research tools and IP databases are required. Familiarity with USPTO patent systems such as Patent Center, PAIR, EFS-Web (legacy), and MyUSPTO is strongly preferred. Experience with foreign patent filings and coordination with international counsel is a plus.

We offer significant bonus opportunities for Paralegals and IP Assistants at all experience levels. Typical salary ranges from $75,000 – $120,000 annually, depending on experience. If your compensation expectations fall outside this range, we still encourage you to apply. Full-time employees can participate in our comprehensive benefits program, including medical (HMO/PPO), dental (HMO/PPO), vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, firm wellness incentives, an excellent 401(k) profit-sharing program, and generous time-off policies.

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP’s was again named to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list, with the Patent Law group receiving a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking. 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 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 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.