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!

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 be found online.

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