Paralegal

Scion Staffing, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Scion Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Paralegal for a top-tier litigation firm in New York City.

This full-time, hybrid role supports attorneys in a leading patent litigation practice and is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to gain hands-on litigation experience. The position emphasizes organization, diligence, and teamwork, with mentorship from experienced attorneys and the chance to advance in a fast-paced legal environment while working up to two remote days per

Qualifications

• Interest in litigation and hands-on experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn litigation software.

Responsibilities

• Organize, maintain, and update litigation files, including pleadings, client documents, correspondence, expert materials, and deposition files.
• Assist with document productions by organizing, summarizing, indexing, and managing discovery materials.
• Prepare materials for depositions, including factual research, litigation database searches, transcripts, and exhibits.
• Support hearing and trial preparation by assembling exhibits, witness files, pretrial materials, and trial notebooks.
• Conduct factual and legal research using online research tools and litigation databases.
• Assist attorneys and senior paralegals with case management and litigation support throughout all phases of a matter.
• Coordinate administrative and special projects as needed to support the litigation team.
• Travel and work overtime as necessary in support of depositions, hearings, and trials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Tools

Litigation support software

Job description

Scion Staffing is conducting a search for a Paralegal on behalf of a highly regarded litigation law firm. This is a full‑time, hybrid opportunity based in New York City , supporting attorneys in a leading patent litigation practice. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early‑career professional interested in gaining hands‑on litigation experience before pursuing a long‑term legal career or attending law school. The firm is seeking candidates who are eager to learn, highly organized, and committed to a two-year position supporting complex litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize, maintain, and update litigation files, including pleadings, client documents, correspondence, expert materials, and deposition files
• Assist with document productions by organizing, summarizing, indexing, and managing discovery materials
• Prepare materials for depositions, including factual research, litigation database searches, transcripts, and exhibits
• Support hearing and trial preparation by assembling exhibits, witness files, pretrial materials, and trial notebooks
• Conduct factual and legal research using online research tools and litigation databases
• Assist attorneys and senior paralegals with case management and litigation support throughout all phases of a matter
• Coordinate administrative and special projects as needed to support the litigation team
• Travel and work overtime as necessary in support of depositions, hearings, and trials

Qualifications

• Interest in litigation and a desire to gain hands‑on experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and sound judgment
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn litigation support software
• Strong work ethic with a collaborative, team‑oriented approach
• Science, engineering, or foreign language background is a plus, but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Hybrid schedule (up to two remote days per week)
• Salary: $67,000-$75,000 annually
• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience supporting sophisticated litigation matters
• Mentorship from experienced attorneys and litigation professionals
• Comprehensive benefits package

About Our Search Firm Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award‑winning recruiting and 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 ClearlyRated 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 have 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, 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.