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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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investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.California requires additional notifications for…
practice.Key ResponsibilitiesEmerging Companies & Corporate GovernanceAdvise founders, startups, and emerging growth businesses on legal structuring and business formation matters, including Delaware and Washington entit…
$169.3k - $229k
responsibilities including negotiating deals, advising on regulatory strategies, looking around corners to identify and mitigate critical legal and reputational risks, and developing mechanisms that allow our builder tea…
$250k - $330k
agreements, restructuring documents, pleadings, motions, and related legal filingsAdvise clients on insolvency, restructuring, bankruptcy,... ...to both creditors and debtors in complex insolvency cases. Assist with acqu…
$225k - $320k
is committed to enhancing client satisfaction and delivery of legal services through high-quality software and next-generation technology... ...:Working with practice group leadership and with assistance from attorneys i…
our law firm and support Partners who are looking to transition their current book of clients. This role focuses on providing expert legal counsel to corporate clients, including addressing complex matters such as merger…
$160k - $200k
experience.Strong experience with:Discovery and case managementMotion practiceDepositionsCourt appearances and oral advocacyExcellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.Strong organizational and client commun…
$86.15k - $106.65k
Paralegal II serves as a critical partner to Innovation Management, Legal, researchers, business stakeholders, and external counsel by... ...information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran s…
$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…
experience as a commercial title processor, title coordinator, assistant or junior underwriter or similar commercial real estate transaction... ...~ Strong analytical skills w ith the ability to interpret legal documents…
Familiarity with Relativity 9.0 or higher version 2+ years of legal support experience Passed an ALTA exam in Mandarin Language... ...specifically tailored to the needs of our project. We seek attorneys to assist with do…
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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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