Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Seattle, Washington

Salary distribution

Where Seattle paralegals and legal assistants fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Associate's degree

• Experience

  None

• On-the-job training

  None

Top skills (O*NET)

• Written Comprehension

  Ability

  4.1 / 5

• Administrative

  Knowledge

  4.1 / 5

• English Language

  Knowledge

  4.1 / 5

• Oral Expression

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Oral Comprehension

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Reading Comprehension

  Basic skill

  4.0 / 5

• Written Expression

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Law and Government

  Knowledge

  3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.

2. 02

   Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.

3. 03

   Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.

4. 04

   Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

5. 05

   Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.

6. 06

   File pleadings with court clerk.

7. 07

   Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.

8. 08

   Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.