Overview
Transactional Legal Assistant Jobs in San Diego, CA at Scion Staffing
Title: Transactional Legal Assistant
Company: Scion Staffing
Location: San Diego, CA
Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Transactional Legal Assistant for a well-established, full-service business Am Law firm client. This is a hybrid position based in San Diego, CA (4 days onsite, 1 day remote).
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This role supports a team of corporate attorneys with a focus on transactional matters, including document preparation, deal coordination, and administrative support. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and excels at managing multiple priorities with precision. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team working on sophisticated corporate transactions.
PERKS:
- Competitive salary range of $95,000–$105,000
- Day 1 benefits eligibility, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous 401(k) with profit sharing and employer match
- Hybrid schedule offering work-life balance (4 days onsite / 1 day remote)
- Opportunity to support high-level corporate transactions in a respected firm environment
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Draft, proofread, and finalize legal documents including contracts, agreements, and correspondence
- Assist with corporate formations, amendments, and entity filings
- Prepare closing binders and maintain transaction checklists to ensure timely completion
- Manage attorney calendars, meetings, and key deadlines related to transactions
- Coordinate with clients, counsel, and third parties for closings and communications
- Handle administrative tasks such as time entry, billing coordination, and travel arrangements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years of experience supporting corporate or transactional legal work in a law firm or similar environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience with legal document management systems (e.g., iManage or similar)
- Excellent communication skills and a high level of professionalism and discretion
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This position offers a salary range of $95,000–$105,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage starting on day one, 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing, and additional firm-provided benefits.
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.
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 has enacted fair-chance, arrest-, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applicants 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.
