COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - CLASS ACTIONClass Action Litigation Practice GroupLocation: Seattle, WAA prestigious AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a skilled and driven mid-level Associate Attorney to join its high…
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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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We help P&C carriers reinvent Underwriting and Claims through process redesign, operating model transformation, data-driven decisioning, and AI-enabled ways of working. As a Transformation Consultant, you will be expecte…
$75k - $90k
Personal Injury Paralegal (Senior-Track) About Us We're a lean, entrepreneurial personal injury firm that works hard, thinks strategically, and fights for our clients. Our business has grown substantially over the last 1…
Corporate Securities Attorney - Emerging Companies & Venture CapitalA highly respected Pacific Northwest law firm is seeking a Corporate Securities Attorney to join its growing Emerging Companies and Venture Capital prac…
$169.3k - $229k
Amazon Pharmacy is on a mission to make it dramatically easier for customers to find, choose, afford, and engage with the medications they need to get and stay healthy.We are looking for a talented attorney to join our t…
$250k - $330k
BANKRUPTCY LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYBankruptcy&Creditors'RightsPracticeGroupLocation: Seattle, WAA prestigious AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a skilled and driven Associate Attorney to join its highly-regarded Bankruptcy…
$225k - $320k
Knowledge Management Attorney - Private CompaniesCooley is seeking a Knowledge Management Attorney to join the Practice Engineering team within the Innovation department.About Cooley: Cooley is a global law firm with an…
We are looking for an experienced Attorney to join 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,…
$160k - $200k
Seattle AttorneySalary: $160,000 - $200,000I'm partnering with a highly successful plaintiff-side litigation practice that is continuing to grow its presence and expand its caseload. This is an opportunity for an experie…
$88k - $108k
Paralegal Position Open Until Filled First Review of Applicants Scheduled for September 7, 2026 The ACLU of Washington (ACLU-WA) advances liberty and justice in the courts, in the legislatures, in the streets, and at the…
$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…
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…
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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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