Nonprofit Paralegal

Scion Legal Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Nonprofit Corporate Paralegal for a mission-driven philanthropic organization in Los Angeles. This is a full-time, on-site, contract-to-hire opportunity offering the potential to transition into a permanent role based on performance and organizational needs. Position OverviewThe Nonprofit Corporate Paralegal will support a variety of legal, governance, compliance, and transactional matters while partnering with leadership, outside counsel, and cross-functional teams. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy professional with experience in a corporate, nonprofit, or in-house legal environment. PerksContract-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term employmentCompetitive compensation, $58.97/hrOpportunity to join a respected, mission-driven philanthropic organizationExposure to high-level legal, governance, compliance, and transactional work ResponsibilitiesReview contracts and assist with drafting agreements, policies, and legal documentsMaintain corporate records, board materials, and governance documentationFile reports and manage legal records and document retention programsGather information for reports, audits, and compliance activitiesSupport mergers, corporate transactions, and real estate mattersAssist with complex gifts, charitable giving, and grant-related documentationConduct legal and business research using online resourcesUtilize AI tools and legal technology to improve workflowsCoordinate with internal teams and outside counsel on legal matters QualificationsCorporate, nonprofit, or in-house legal experienceExperience reviewing contracts and drafting legal documentsKnowledge of corporate governance, compliance, and document managementFamiliarity with mergers, transactions, or real estate matters preferredExperience supporting charitable giving or complex gifts is a plusStrong technical proficiency, including Microsoft Office and AI toolsExcellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills CompensationThis contract-to-hire position pays approximately $58.97/hour (equivalent to approximately $115,000 annually based on a 37.5-hour workweek). About Our Search FirmScion 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.