Legal Assistant

Scion Staffing, Inc.; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Hybrid schedule

Mission-driven nonprofit

Exposure to diverse legal areas

Direct collaboration with Supervising

Tech-forward tools

Job summary

Scion Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its Office of Legal Counsel for a faith-based nonprofit. The role involves handling confidential matters, legal research, document preparation, and records management with a Supervising Attorney.

The position is a 3+ month project with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote after onboarding). Compensation ranges from $23–$30 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Paralegal degree or certificate required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of legal administrative support experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Google Drive, Lexis; CLM experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Support the Supervising Attorney on day-to-day legal matters.
• Track and coordinate legal requests and deadlines.
• Prepare and proofread routine legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with contract and records management.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate with staff, consultants, and outside counsel.

Skills

Organization

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Paralegal degree or certificate

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Google Drive

Lexis

Contract lifecycle management

Job description

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Legal Assistant on behalf of a mission-driven nonprofit organization. This is a 3+ month project opportunity offering $23–$30/hour, depending on experience, for a legal support professional who is passionate about using their skills and experience to support an organization grounded in Christian faith and service.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Legal Assistant to support its Office of Legal Counsel and assist with legal needs across multiple departments. Working closely with the Supervising Attorney and legal team, this individual will support legal research, document preparation, contract and records management, deadline tracking, and the coordination of legal requests. The ideal candidate combines strong legal administrative skills, sound judgment, discretion, and technology proficiency with a genuine desire to support the organization's biblical mission and participate in its faith-centered workplace.

PERKS:

• Competitive compensation of $23-$30+/hr, DOE
• Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week following 2 weeks of fully onsite training
• Opportunity to apply your legal experience within a mission-driven, faith-based nonprofit organization
• Meaningful role supporting legal matters and strategic initiatives across multiple organizational departments
• Direct collaboration with the Supervising Attorney and Office of Legal Counsel
• Exposure to a broad range of in-house legal, contract, compliance, and nonprofit matters
• Technology-forward environment utilizing contract lifecycle management, legal research, and emerging LegalTech tools

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Partner closely with the Supervising Attorney on day-to-day legal matters, including highly confidential and privileged matters

Track incoming legal requests, respond to routine inquiries, route matters requiring legal judgment, and monitor deadlines and follow-up items

Conduct assigned legal research, summarize findings, and draft routine correspondence and legal documents using approved templates for attorney review

Proofread, organize, and maintain confidential legal documents and records while coordinating document requests, signatures, agreements, registrations, and renewals

Schedule meetings and coordinate with internal staff, consultants, and outside counsel while compiling materials for reports, presentations, projects, and external requests

Support contract and legal records management while leveraging technology to improve the efficiency and organization of Office of Legal Counsel operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Paralegal degree or certificate required; bachelor's degree preferred, along with 1–2 years of legal administrative support experience involving document preparation, records management, and coordination
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to independently manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing requests with accuracy and appropriate urgency
• Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and attorney-client privilege, with sound judgment regarding sensitive information and appropriate communication
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Google Drive, legal research platforms such as Lexis, and legal technology, with prior experience using contract lifecycle management software strongly valued
• Excellent written and verbal communication, client service, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration skills; prior in-house legal department and/or nonprofit experience preferred

FAITH & MISSION ALIGNMENT:

This position includes a Spiritual Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ). The successful candidate must demonstrate the desire and ability to support the organization's biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities. This includes active participation and willingness to pray with and for others and maintaining a courteous, Christ-like approach in internal and external professional communications.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This 3+ month project opportunity offers compensation ranging from $23–$30+ per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional project and benefits information will be shared with qualified candidates as available.