Senior Paralegal
Scion Staffing
New York City, NY · $120k–$165k a year · Posted October 16, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $142,500 a year. Across 37 open senior paralegal listings that state pay, the middle half runs $83,000 to $117,500 and the median is $96,500. That is 48% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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Among paralegals and legal assistants, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for paralegals and legal assistants: 29% (some).
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About the job
Scion Staffing is conducting a search for a Senior Paralegal on behalf of a highly regarded litigation law firm. This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity based in New York City, supporting a sophistica