Litigation Attorney, Labor & Employment focus – Mid to Senior Level Associate
Procopio’s Labor & Employment Team is seeking a Mid- to Senior-Level Litigation Associate with 4–8 years of experience to join our team in San Diego, Del Mar Heights, or Orange County.
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator interested in developing or expanding a practice in labor and employment law at an AmLaw 200 firm. The role offers substantial client contact, meaningful responsibility, practice development, and professional growth opportunities.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general civil, commercial, business, or employment litigation. Prior labor and employment experience is welcome but not required. We seek attorneys who enjoy litigation and want to build expertise in employment matters, including wage and hour, PAGA and representative actions, class actions, and single-plaintiff employment disputes.
Our strongest candidates are client- and team-centric, with experience managing significant aspects of litigation matters. The ability to take ownership of matters while collaborating with partners and team members is key to success.
Responsibilities
- Handle routine court appearances
- Manage discovery, motion practice, depositions, and/or mediations
- Develop and expand a practice in labor and employment law
- Work collaboratively with partners and team members on litigation matters
Requirements
- Admission to the California Bar
- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong writing, verbal, analytical, and research skills
- 4–8 years of litigation experience, with a foundation in general civil, commercial, business, or employment litigation
- Experience managing significant aspects of litigation matters
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Moot court, law review, or law journal experience
- Judicial clerkship experience (highly valued)
Pay
Typical salary range is $195,000 to $325,000, depending on experience. The role is eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, bringing possible total compensation to approximately $280,000–$450,000 annually.
About the Team
Procopio’s Labor & Employment Team is led by nationally recognized attorneys, with accolades including Super Lawyers®, Best Lawyers®, and Rising Stars® for Employment. The group holds a “Metropolitan Tier 1” ranking in San Diego for Employment Law–Management from U.S. News–Best Law Firms®.
The firm emphasizes professional development, offering an environment where associates can build substantive expertise, take on meaningful responsibility, and develop long-term careers. Diversity and inclusion are core values of our culture.