Legal Assistant

Overview

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Legal Assistant. This is a direct-hire position with a hybrid schedule (4 days in-office, 1 day remote) based in Palo Alto, CA.

We are seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to provide support to attorneys on complex legal matters. This role involves drafting pleadings and correspondence, eFiling with federal and state courts, managing attorney calendars, and performing general litigation and administrative support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision while working collaboratively with attorneys and clients.

• Competitive salary range: $75K-$95K per year.
• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans.
• Generous PTO, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays.
• Professional Development Opportunities and Training.
• Employee Assistance Program and Back-Up Family Care Advantage.

• Draft pleadings, correspondence, memos, and other legal documents for attorneys.
• Perform eFiling in federal (PACER) and state courts, as well as various ADR portals.
• Maintain attorney calendars, coordinate meetings, and make travel arrangements.
• Research regulations, laws, and legal materials to assist with case preparation.
• Monitor ongoing matters and ensure deadlines are met.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders.

• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• 5 years experience with federal, state, and ADR court systems.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with law firm procedures and litigation support.

• Salary: $90,000–$120,000 per year.
• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans.
• 401k and Pension Plan, plus Commuter, HSA, and FSA accounts.
• Up to 27 PTO days, 9 Paid Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays.
• Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000) and professional development opportunities.

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America.

Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.