Education & Nonprofits Attorney - Mid Level Associate

Procopio is seeking to hire a mid-level Associate with approximately 3-6 years of experience to join the firm's Education, Nonprofits & Public Agency Practice Group. This is an excellent opportunity to join an AmLaw 200 Firm representing charter schools, early education providers, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, government contractors, and grant recipients in a sophisticated and diverse public interest practice that combines advisory counseling with litigation and administrative proceedings. The role is fast-paced and challenging, offering substantial client contact, meaningful responsibility, extensive practice development, and professional growth opportunities. This position may be based in any of our California offices, with potential flexibility for hybrid or remote work depending on the candidate's experience. The ideal candidate will have at least some exposure to California public charter schools, experience practicing law in complex operational and regulatory matters, and some experience in government litigation and administrative proceedings. The ideal candidate will also have some exposure to the California transparency laws governing public agencies and use of public funds, including Ralph M. Brown Act, Political Reform Act, Public Records Act, and TK-12 school funding. Responsibilities of this role will include counseling schools and other clients on a wide array of day-to-day legal issues, including researching, drafting contracts, policies, and other operational documents, and assisting clients in navigating sensitive disputes. Litigation responsibilities may include writs of mandate, special education due process cases and other matters before the Office of Administrative Hearings, and other administrative appeals. Most importantly, candidates should be comfortable balancing a diverse practice, working on multiple client matters, and should enjoy tackling novel legal issues requiring sound judgment and thoughtful analysis. This position requires California Bar admission and excellent academic credentials. Qualified candidates must possess exceptional writing, analytical, research, and communication skills, along with the ability to manage competing priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced, modern law firm environment. We work as a team. We are seeking a self-motivated attorney who is intellectually curious, eager to learn, and motivated by serving mission-driven clients. Typical salary range is from $165,000 to $235,000 depending on experience. In addition, this role is eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, bringing the possible total compensation range to approximately $215,000-$335,000 annually. If your salary expectation is outside this range, applicants should submit a resume, law school transcripts, and at least one writing sample that has not been drafted or substantially edited by AI tools or other attorneys. Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP's Culture of Excellence and commitment to diversity and inclusion are central to who we are. We were again named to the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list, and our attorneys and practice groups are routinely recognized by Chambers and Partners®, Martindale-Hubbell®, and Super Lawyers®. Procopio has also been recognized by Diversity Lab as a Mansfield Plus firm for advancing diverse attorneys into leadership positions. If you are looking to build a rewarding career serving clients that make a meaningful impact in their communities. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP