Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

Location Manchester, NH 3101 Date Posted September 24, 2026 Job ID 15591 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Staffing is conducting a search for a Litigation Paralegal on behalf of a respected regional, full-service business law firm. This is a direct-hire, hybrid opportunity based in either the firm's Portland, Maine or Manchester, New Hampshire office.

What You'll Do

• Prepare, file, and manage pleadings and other court documents using state and federal electronic filing systems.
• Draft motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, affidavits, notices, certificates of service, and other litigation documents.
• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including discovery, eDiscovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial.
• Prepare exhibits, trial binders, deposition materials, and hearing notebooks.
• Conduct title searches and prepare abstracts, lien certificates, and lien discharges.
• Coordinate service of process and assist with case management activities.
• Calculate, calendar, and monitor litigation deadlines in accordance with applicable court rules.
• Maintain organized electronic case files within the firm's document management system.
• Conduct legal and factual research and prepare concise memoranda.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, witnesses, experts, and other parties.
• Provide comprehensive litigation and administrative support to attorneys while managing multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate required.
• Prior experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Experience with state and federal court filing procedures.
• Strong legal research, writing, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Positive, collaborative, and self-directed work style.
• Transactional legal experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $35.16-$43.43 per hour, depending on experience.

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Hybrid work environment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
• Financial wellness program
• Robust PTO + paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Free parking

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.