Real Estate/Land Use Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – Real Estate & Land Use

Seattle, WA (On Site)

Salary: $55,000 – $63,000 DOE + Comprehensive Benefits

A well-established and highly respected Seattle law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its Real Estate and Land Use practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional who wants to build a career in transactional law and gain hands-on experience working directly with experienced attorneys on sophisticated matters.

The firm is open to candidates who may not have prior real estate or land use experience but have a strong administrative foundation, excellent organizational skills, and a genuine interest in learning a specialized practice area. Candidates transitioning from litigation, those with paralegal training, or professionals from title, escrow, or other transactional environments are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys handling real estate, land use, development, and related transactional matters
• Manage front desk responsibilities, including greeting visitors, answering phones, and maintaining a professional office environment
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format correspondence, legal documents, and other client materials
• Assist with filing applications, permits, appeals, and related submissions with local and governmental agencies
• Coordinate document execution, signature collection, and closing-related activities
• Maintain electronic and physical case files, documents, and records
• Calendar deadlines, meetings, hearings, and important project milestones
• Conduct online research and assist with gathering supporting documentation for client matters
• Prepare draft letters, forms, and routine legal documents for attorney review
• Handle e-filing and agency filings as required
• Communicate professionally with clients, government agencies, consultants, and opposing parties
• Enter time and assist with limited billable work opportunities as experience grows
• Support attorneys with special projects and day-to-day practice management needs

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $55,000 – $63,000 DOE
• Medical Coverage: Regence PPO with 100% employee premium paid by the firm
• 401(k): 3.5% employer match
• ORCA Card
• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks annually (inclusive of sick time)
• Discretionary Year-End Bonus

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or legal studies coursework
• Experience in a law firm, title company, escrow company, real estate office, or professional services environment
• Familiarity with court filings, agency filings, permit applications, or appeals processes
• Exposure to billable work or legal document drafting

Compensation

$55,000.00-$63,000.00 Yearly

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