Top 27 Appellate attorney Jobs in Seattle, Wa

STAFF ATTORNEY
State of Washington Administrative Office of the Courts —Seattle, WA
- $122,371 - $160,549 a year
- Online Application
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
1d
Appellate Litigation Associate Attorney
Aligned Talent Acquisition —Seattle, WA
- $235,000 - $390,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Litigation Associate
Pacifica Law Group, LLP —Seattle, WA
- $165,000 - $200,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
Legal Assistant – School Districts
Pacifica Law Group, LLP —Seattle, WA
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- School experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Profit sharing
- AD&D insurance
City Prosecutor
City of Auburn, WA —Auburn, WA
- $119,540.16 - $146,945.52 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
4d
Senior Real Estate Attorney
Pacifica Law Group, LLP —Seattle, WA
- $215,000 - $300,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mentoring
- Contracts
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
Legal Practice Assistant
Fenwick & West LLP —Seattle, WA
- $76,000 - $108,250 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Travel
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account
City Prosecutor
City of Federal Way —Federal Way, WA
- $108,372 - $137,256 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
13d
Litigation Resource Team Manager
Earthjustice —Seattle, WA
- $101,700 - $125,500 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
County Attorney 1 - Misdemeanor
Pierce County Washington —Tacoma, WA
- Online Application
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Driver's License
Trial Attorney
Nationwide —Seattle, WA
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Legal Assistant - Seattle
Klinedinst PC —Seattle, WA
- $37.98 - $41.83 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Communication skills
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Legal Administrative Assistant
Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals —Seattle, WA
- $87,000 - $92,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
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Practice Assistant - Litigation
Holland & Knight LLP —Seattle, WA
- $40.40 - $60.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
Sr. Trial Attorney
Nationwide —Seattle, WA
- Extended hours
- Background check
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Litigation Legal Assistant – Seattle, WA
SCHWABE —Seattle, WA
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. —Seattle, WA
- $42 - $46 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 3 years
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Senior Litigation Associate
Stoel Rives LLP —Seattle, WA
- From $310,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
Mid-Level Litigation Associate
Stoel Rives LLP —Seattle, WA
- $220,000 - $295,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
Legal Secretary – Restructuring and Bankruptcy
BakerHostetler —Seattle, WA
- $76,000 - $106,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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STAFF ATTORNEY

State of Washington Administrative Office of the Courts -
Seattle, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$122,371 - $160,549 a year
1 day ago

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Description

Washington State Court of Appeals (COA) Division I is seeking a motivated professional to join our team. As the Staff Attorney, you’ll assist the court in resolving all types of motions and cases before the court and in handling court administrative matters as requested. You'll draft prehearing memoranda and opinions, rulings, and orders.

Washington State

Court of Appeals, Division I

Employment Opportunity

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Our Mission: To serve the People by providing an accessible forum for the independent and impartial review of cases, while maintaining an atmosphere that respects the dignity and safeguards the rights of all.

POSITION DETAILS

Job #: 2026-63

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Location: Seattle, Washington

Salary: Range 80: $122,371 - $160,549 per year (DOQ), Includes 5% for King County Pay

Opens: July 13, 2026

Closes: August 2, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply early. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time.

Duties

(Note: The following is a listing of typical duties; the actual duties of a position may not include all those listed or may include other work of a similar nature.)

Personal Restraint Petitions - Initially reviews personal restraint petitions to determine whether petition is procedurally barred or response is required; reviews petition, responses, and record requests supplemental responses and record where appropriate; recommends appropriate disposition of motions; researches issues; consults with Chief Judge or Acting Chief Judge; and prepares appropriate orders and/or opinion.
Anders cases - Reviews Anders brief and response; reviews entire record provided by counsel; requests supplemental record where appropriate; research issues raised by counsel and nonfrivolous issues not raised by counsel; consults with judges where appropriate; and prepares memorandum and per curium opinion or order; with clerk’s office maintains list of pending and ready Anders cases.
Nonoral argument cases - Reviews briefs and record; research issues; consults with judges where appropriate; prepares prehearing memorandum or draft opinion; with secretarial assistance, finalizes opinion or order; addresses motions for reconsideration as requested by judges.
Oral argument cases - Prepares prehearing memorandum and draft opinion in cases that present multiple issues and/or lengthy records; responsibilities include those for nonoral argument cases; and provides editorial comments on opinions in circulation.
Motions on the Merits and other motions - Reviews and assists judges and commissioners in preparing rulings and orders on various motions, including motions on the merits, motions for discretionary review, motions for accelerated review of juvenile and adult sentences, emergency motions and motions to modify.
Screening and Calendar Setting - Screens all briefs filed, identifying key issues and tentatively designating appropriate calendar for disposition; monitors recurrent pending issues; consults with judges, commissioners and clerk’s office where appropriate; determines whether to recommend a stay or possible certification; recommends weight to be allocated to certain oral argument cases; prepares orders setting motions to dismiss or to determine mootness where appropriate; with clerk’s office sets the oral argument calendar; and maintains informal statistics of allocation of cases across calendars.
Court administration - Assists with training of law clerks and other court personnel; participates in court CLE presentations; serves on division and court-wide committees; assists in developing court programs such as the pro bono program; regularly reviews Supreme Court opinions and disseminates excerpts/summaries to commissioner’s office; and prepares case summaries for the court’s web page.

Other - Assists the judges, court commissioners and clerk’s office as requested; duties may include assisting on oral argument cases, assisting pro tem judges, monitoring emergency motions in the commissioners’ absence, and assisting in developing and maintaining technological support.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited law school; AND Member in good standing in the Washington State Bar Association

AND

Four (4) years’ experience in public or private appellate practice, appellate court, or judicially related system.

THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Washington State law and the judicial system, including the rules governing court procedures and the appellate process; relevant citation and cite-checking sources; strong command of legal writing and research skills; and experience with word processing.

Ability to: Work independently and with others, usually under time pressure; interpret and apply court rules; understand complex legal issues; apply legal principles; exercise sound legal judgment; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; maintain confidentiality; and develop working knowledge of significant legal problems and trends. Finally, the job requires establishing and maintaining effective relationships with judges, commissioners, court personnel, the legal community, and others.

Supplemental Information

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE REQUIRED MATERIALS TO BE CONSIDERED.

IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you MUST include the following, failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified:

Completed online application - CLICK HERE TO APPLY!
Current Resume.
Letter of Interest addressing your qualifications for the position. Please indicate why this position is a good fit for your skills and interests.
Three (3) to five (5) professional references to include a current or recent supervisor with email addresses and phone numbers.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.

This position is either exempt from or not covered by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and the Washington State Minimum Wage Act.

The Court of Appeals is committed to the practice of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all persons without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender and gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 705-5337, or via email to [email protected].

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