Legal Assistant

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Litigation Legal Assistant for a well-established, full-service law firm with a strong reputation for excellence, collaboration, and community involvement. This is an onsite role based in downtown Dover, New Hampshire, offering a supportive team environment and long-term career growth.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This role supports attorneys within a busy Business Law practice, contributing to the smooth management of client matters from file opening through case progression. The Legal Assistant will play a hands-on role in document preparation, case organization, client communication, and deadline management. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys variety, responsibility, and being an integral part of a collaborative legal team.

PERKS

• Competitive annual compensation of $26-$30/hr
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, flexible spending account, and 401(k) with employer match
• Onsite amenities including ample parking, an in-office gym, and a stocked break room
• Walkable downtown location with easy access to lunch and coffee options
• Inclusive workplace culture with active Wellness and DEI committees and a strong emphasis on employee voice

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Open, organize, and close client files in both electronic and paper formats
• Coordinate conflict checks, prepare engagement letters, and maintain accurate case documentation
• Assist attorneys with preparing, organizing, and managing legal documents and correspondence
• Maintain case files, calendars, deadlines, and case timelines with accuracy and attention to detail
• Communicate directly with clients, witnesses, and other legal professionals as needed
• Provide general administrative and case support as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting attorneys in a law firm environment
• Working knowledge of legal procedures, filings, deadlines, and court rules
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; experience with Filevine or LMS is a plus

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position offers an annual salary of $26-$30/hr, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. Employees also enjoy access to onsite amenities, wellness initiatives, and a collaborative, people-first work environment.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM

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 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, 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.