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Paralegal jobs in Seattle, WA
Paralegals support attorneys by drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing for filings, hearings, and trials under attorney supervision.
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$25–$54/hr
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$77k
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Job Summary A growing legal services team in Seattle, WA is seeking a highly organized and motivated Bilingual Paralegal to support attorneys, clients, courts, and outside parties throughout the full case lifecycle. This…
$76.16k - $113.07k
ownership for more people in more places. We believe that the problems we solve today unlock the opportunities of tomorrow. As a Senior Paralegal – Contracts, you'll work to: Keep contracts moving. Own the prompt intake…
$53.66k - $90.64k
Carta Law is the largest AI-native law firm for private capital, born from the combination of Avantia Law and Carta. Our lawyers and paralegals work alongside embedded AI agents to deliver investor onboarding, transactio…
$53.64k - $74.96k
The Company You’ll Join Carta is the connected platform and AI-native ecosystem for private capital. Built to replace fragmented tools with a single system of record, Carta brings together the software, services, and leg…
$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
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innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success. Position Overview: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is seeking a full-time Paralegal in our Seattle office. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality par…
$30 - $39 per hour
Modern Family Law , a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a hybrid Family Law Paralegal to join our Seattle, WA office. Remote First Setting with Brick & Mortar Space Available (in…
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…
$110k - $150k
Our client is looking to identify a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its established practice in Washington . This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney looking to build a long-term career in employm…
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What paralegals earn in Seattle
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$33 | $52k–$69k |
| Mid level | $32–$42 | $66k–$88k |
| Senior | $39–$54 | $82k–$112k |
Adjusted for the Seattle market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis)Drafting pleadings and discoveryE-filing and court proceduresCase management softwareDocument review and e-discoveryCalendaring and deadlinesMeticulous attention to detailClient communicationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you manage deadlines across multiple active cases.
Describe a redundant system: court rules-based calendaring, reminders at set intervals, and double-checking computation of dates. A missed deadline story handled well is acceptable; a casual attitude is not.
What experience do you have drafting discovery and pleadings?
Be specific about documents: interrogatories, requests for production, deposition summaries, motions. Note that attorneys reviewed and signed, showing you know the supervision boundary.
How do you handle a client who asks you for legal advice?
The expected answer: acknowledge the question, explain you cannot give legal advice, and route it to the attorney promptly. This tests your understanding of unauthorized practice.
Describe your legal research process for an unfamiliar issue.
Show method: secondary sources first for orientation, then primary authority on Westlaw or Lexis, checking citations are still good law, and summarizing findings in a memo.
Tell me about preparing for a trial or major hearing.
Walk through exhibits, witness binders, subpoenas, and logistics, and how you kept the attorney supplied in the moment. Calm logistics under pressure is the trait being tested.
How do you handle confidential information, especially in a small community or firm?
Give concrete habits: clean desk, locked files, careful email addressing, and never discussing matters outside the team, plus conflict-check awareness.
What practice areas have you supported, and which do you prefer?
Be honest and map your experience to the firm's practice. Preferring their area with a reason grounded in the work reads as genuine fit.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For paralegals specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your paralegal certificate or degree and credentials like NALA CP or ACP, plus notary commission if you hold one.
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Name your practice areas and what you actually did in each, for example drafted discovery responses in personal injury litigation.
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Show software fluency: Westlaw or Lexis, Clio, Relativity or other e-discovery platforms, and state e-filing systems.
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Quantify caseload and output: number of active matters supported, filings per month, or pages of document review handled.
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Highlight deadline and trial support work explicitly; reliability under court deadlines is the core hiring concern.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Paralegal
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