Lead Paralegal / Office Manager

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Lead Paralegal / Office Manager for a growing, multi-practice law firm client expanding into a new market. This is an onsite position based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex (Bedford), Texas.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
This hybrid role combines substantive paralegal work with office management responsibilities, supporting corporate, tax, and estate planning practices. The position plays a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of a newly established office while maintaining alignment with firmwide systems and standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional to take ownership, support attorneys at a high level, and contribute to the growth of a new office location.

PERKS:

• Opportunity to help launch and shape a brand-new office location
• Competitive compensation with strong earning potential based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan options
• Collaborative, supportive culture with direct access to firm leadership
• High-impact role offering a blend of legal work and operational leadership

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide paralegal support across corporate, tax, and estate planning matters, including drafting documents and managing case files
• Prepare and coordinate corporate governance materials, transactional documents, and closing binders
• Assist with estate planning documentation and implementation of wealth transfer strategies
• Manage client and advisor communications, including coordination with CPAs, financial institutions, and stakeholders
• Oversee daily office operations, including calendaring, billing coordination, and workflow management
• Support office growth by assisting with training, process improvements, and coordination with firm leadership

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a paralegal role with exposure to corporate, transactional, or estate planning work
• Ability to balance legal responsibilities with office management or operational oversight
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with legal software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office
• Proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This position offers a salary range of $60,000-$85,000 DOE, along with a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan options, and paid time off.

HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

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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.

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