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Legal Assistant jobs in Seattle, WA
Legal assistants keep law offices organized, handling scheduling, correspondence, client intake, billing entries, and document preparation so attorneys can focus on casework.
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$23–$43/hr
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$65k
Median, full-time
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$28 - $36 per hour
contact for external benefit consultants, health fund trustees, legal advisors, and corporate clients. Format, clean up, and... ...least 3 to 5 years of solid experience working as an Executive Assistant, with explicit p…
$37.98 - $41.83 per hour
Put your career into high gear as a legal assistant in Klinedinst PC’s Seattle office. Across the western United States, Klinedinst is dedicated to providing top-caliber legal services while nurturing the professional de…
$100k
you love and build a career with us! Job Description The Assistant Corporate Counsel – Transactions – Government Contracts, Privacy, and Strategic Projects will join Expeditors' Corporate Legal Department and provide pra…
transportation deals. As Corporate Counsel, you will support the global Legal Department in representing Expeditors’ best interests in... ...with legal, procurement, and operations teams worldwide. Assisting with outside…
$69.1k - $90.7k
needs. Principal scheduler, timekeeper, planner, and coordinator to up to two members of the lululemon Executive Team, the Executive Assistant has a vital role in the success of their departments. Tasks in this role incl…
Large manufacturer in east TN, near Greeneville, has an immediate job opening in their IT group. This is an Information Technology Specialist / Help Desk role. Projects in the office will involve: Replacing and deploying…
Amazon’s Legal Department is looking for an attorney with significant experience in corporate investigations and compliance programs to join its Business Conduct & Ethics Invest…
$65k - $85k
Job Description Job Description Foster Garvey PC, one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading law firms, is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant & Project Manager to support attorneys in our nationally recognized Investment Man…
$110k - $150k
discovery * Conduct depositions and participate in mediations * Assist with class action and complex litigation strategy * Collaborate... ...* Communicate directly with clients and provide practical legal guidance Qualif…
$120k - $175k
acquisitions, and business transactions. Draft and negotiate contracts and legal documents. Counsel on regulatory compliance and corporate litigation. Build and maintain client relationships, and assist in business devel…
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What legal assistants earn in Seattle
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $23–$29 | $48k–$60k |
| Mid level | $28–$35 | $58k–$72k |
| Senior | $33–$43 | $69k–$90k |
Adjusted for the Seattle market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Calendar and docket managementLegal document formattingClient intake and communicationTime entry and billing supportFile organization (paper and digital)Discretion and confidentialityMicrosoft Office and PDF toolsMultitasking across attorneys
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you manage calendars and deadlines for multiple attorneys?
Describe your system for court dates, statutes of limitation, and reminders, plus how you confirm rather than assume. Precision is the whole job.
A client calls upset about their case and their attorney is in court. What do you do?
Show calm boundaries: listen, take detailed notes, avoid giving legal advice or case predictions, and commit to a specific callback you then make happen.
What experience do you have with legal documents and formatting?
Name the documents: engagement letters, pleadings shells, tables of authorities, proofs of service. Mention firm style rules and court formatting requirements.
How do you handle confidential or sensitive material day to day?
Give habits, not principles: locked screens, careful recipients on email, no case talk in shared spaces, and shredding protocols.
Tell me about supporting billing: time entry, prebills, or client invoicing.
Mention the billing software you used, attorneys' time you entered or chased, and accuracy checks before bills went out. Firms feel billing pain acutely.
Describe a time you caught an error before it went out the door.
A small, concrete story works: a wrong date, misspelled party name, or missing attachment. Show your proofreading routine, not luck.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For legal assistants specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Name the practice areas and firm sizes you have supported, since a solo family-law office and Big Law demand different rhythms.
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List legal software you know: Clio, MyCase, ProLaw, iManage, or NetDocuments, plus e-filing portal experience.
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Show typing speed and document production skills, including advanced Word formatting like TOAs and styles.
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Quantify your support load, such as three attorneys with full calendar, intake, and billing responsibility.
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Mention a notary commission and any legal assistant or paralegal coursework; both add immediate value to small firms.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Receptionist / Office Assistant
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Legal Assistant
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Senior Legal Assistant
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Paralegal
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Office Administrator
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