Criminal Defense Paralegal – Join Gause Law Offices (2026 Opening)

Gause Law Offices, a boutique criminal defense firm located in Tukwila, WA seeks motivated paralegal to join our team. We are true-believers here – dedicated defenders of people’s rights and fierce advocates for our clients. We value hard work, professionalism, integrity, accuracy, collaborative teamwork, zealous advocacy, good communication skills, and FUN.

Looking for someone who is driven to learn, adaptable, enjoys a fast-paced environment, and a close-knit work environment.

Hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with one hour for lunch.

You must be technologically savvy, an independent self-starter, patient, organized, and a creative problem-solver. Skills in customer service and/or sales appreciated.

Looking for someone who has some experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, administrative assistant or office manager. However, we will invest in and train the right person. Appreciate interest in criminal defense law or criminal justice background, showing commitment to serve people accused of serious crimes. Those with criminal backgrounds or criminal history are encouraged to apply.

Duties include but are not limited to:

· New Client Intake / Firm Sales

· Client File Management in Dropbox and CLIO

· Discovery Management – ensuring all discovery received is indexed, accessible, and accurate

· Opening new files and closing old files

· Attorney monthly billing in CLIO

· Trust accounting and ledgers

· Preparing legal documents

· Sending out public disclosure requests, tracking records.

· Motions to appoint experts and investigators

· Providing attorneys information about courts and court processes in various counties

· Written and verbal correspondence with clients

· Strategizing with attorneys on cases and best outcomes for clients

· Calendaring and tracking all court appearances for attorneys

· Assistance with trial preparation – creating trial binders and folders

· Other administrative projects or support as needed

Successful candidates must:

· Have strong motivation and a willingness to learn

· Be committed to team work

· Be extremely detail oriented

· Have some experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, office manager, or recently graduated from paralegal school

· Be dedicated interest to criminal defense law and serving people who have been accused of serious crimes

· Prior experience with criminal law practice preferred (prosecutor or defense)

· Prior experience using Clio practice management software preferred

· Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Salary: Starting salary between $50,000 and $70,000 ($25 to $35 per hour) depending on experience. Please include your compensation request in your cover letter.

Office: Gause Law Offices is part of an office share with other solo and small-firm attorneys in various practice areas. We have a large office space with receptionist, conference room, office equipment (phones, fax, large copier) and kitchen.

Benefits: Two weeks paid vacation, subject to prior approval. At this time, Gause Law Offices does not offer medical or dental benefits. Additional benefits include annual bonus, team lunches, casual dress, free parking, flexibility to work from home, and a weeklong holiday break (paid).

Position begins: July 2026 with flexibility on start date for the right candidate.

Deadline to apply: May 8, 2026.

To apply, please strictly follow these directions:

• Write a targeted cover letter to Emily M. Gause about why you would be a perfect fit at Gause Law Offices.
• Email your resume, targeted cover letter, and criminal law writing sample to Emily M. Gause at emily@emilygauselaw.com
• Please ensure each of the three required application documents is in PDF format and saved as your last name + title of the document (example: GAUSE Cover Letter).
• Please include “Paralegal Position” in the subject line of the email.
• Interviews on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Paid time off
• Work from home

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person