NALS of Pierce County

NALS of Pierce County Engage, Inspire, Enhance, Promote

NALS is the association for Legal Professionals (www.nals.org) and this is the official page for the Pierce County, Washington chapter. NALS is dedicated to paralegals, legal assistants and legal secretaries and has been providing legal education, certifications and networking for over 80 years.

03/20/2026

NALS Members: Voting is officially open to select the 2026–2027 NALS National President and Treasurer. These leaders help guide the direction of the association and represent members at the national level.

Check your email for a link to the ballot and cast your vote by April 3.

Your participation matters—make your voice heard and be part of shaping the future of NALS.

03/09/2026

TACOMA JOB POSTING!

Probate / Guardianship Paralegal

Neil & Neil, P.S.

Neil & Neil, P.S. is seeking an experienced Probate / Guardianship Paralegal to join our established Tacoma law office.

We are a busy practice focused on fiduciary work, estate planning, trust administration, probate, and guardianship. We are looking for someone who can step into an active caseload, work with a high level of independence, and contribute meaningfully in a professional, detail-oriented office.

Qualifications:
At least 3 years of paralegal experience in probate, guardianship or trust required
Strong drafting, organization, and file management skills
Experience with court filings, deadlines, and document preparation
Ability to communicate professionally with clients, courts, counsel, and third parties
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with minimal supervision

Preferred experience:
Probate
Guardianship / conservatorship
Trust administration
Fiduciary or elder law matters

Compensation:
$31.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience, with higher compensation considered for directly relevant probate, guardianship, or trust administration experience.

Benefits include:
Paid time off
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Opportunities for professional growth
SAR/SEP retirement plan with employer match

This is a full-time, on-site position in Tacoma.

Please send your resume and a brief note describing your experience to [email protected]

03/05/2026

Last Chance to Vote!

Voting for the NALS 2026 Leadership Slate is still open — but it closes tomorrow, March 6!

This is your opportunity to help shape the future leadership of NALS by casting your ballot for the Board of Directors and the Nominations & Elections Committee.

We encourage you to review the full slate of candidates and take a few moments to learn about each individual before submitting your vote.

Vote now: https://bit.ly/3OsHouo

Your voice matters. Make it count.

02/21/2026

Voting is Now Open for the NALS 2026 Leadership Slate!

Members must log in to cast their ballots for the NALS Board of Directors and the Nominations & Elections Committee.

We encourage you to review the full slate of candidates (see graphic) and take time to learn more about each individual before submitting your vote.

Voting is open February 20 through March 6. Don’t miss your opportunity to help shape the future leadership of NALS. Vote now: https://bit.ly/3OsHouo

NALS of Pierce County Night Out!
01/24/2026

NALS of Pierce County Night Out!

12/01/2025

Seattle job opening!

Litigation Paralegal/Case Manager

Betts Patterson & Mines is searching for a Litigation Paralegal/Case Manager who performs billable paralegal duties under the general direction and supervision of one or more attorneys. This individual will assist attorneys with all aspects of litigation, including preparation and/or coordination of witnesses, pleadings, exhibits, investigations, discovery deadlines, maintaining the case-management database and preparing attorneys for depositions, hearings and trials. Additional duties include drafting complaints and answers, subpoenas, discovery request and responses, routine notices, affidavits, motions and petitions.

The successful candidate will be well organized and have excellent time management skills (which includes prompt billable time entry); including the ability to independently organize and prioritize numerous tasks, complete them under time constraints and ensure deadlines are met.

The Litigation Paralegal/Case Manager must be able to take on new responsibilities with minimal supervision, take the initiative in assigned projects, value taking ownership of individually assigned and team tasks, and plan for future projects based on previous experience.

5-7 years law firm experience as a paralegal.

Betts Patterson & Mines offers a competitive salary, great benefits and the opportunity to work with a wonderful group of people. Salary range is $90-$100K DOE. Applicants should submit a resume to Beth Bakke at [email protected].

11/14/2025

Here’s a little bit about us. We’re a small, boutique, thriving practice, with tons of work and great clients. Our work is tough and complicated, but our clients appreciate our help. We know that this is why we do what we do.

11/04/2025

Tomorrow’s the big day!! We can’t wait to see everyone at our annual breakfast! Help us help children in need here in Pierce County!

10/28/2025

The Narrows Law Group

Congratulations to NALS of Washington and NALS of Pierce County’s President Jacquelynn Chaffee on being a NALS National ...
10/01/2025

Congratulations to NALS of Washington and NALS of Pierce County’s President Jacquelynn Chaffee on being a NALS National Award of Excellence finalist!

NALS of Pierce County President Jacquelynn Chaffee, Vice President Sparkie Ellis, Treasurer Jessica Heath, and NALS of W...
09/29/2025

NALS of Pierce County President Jacquelynn Chaffee, Vice President Sparkie Ellis, Treasurer Jessica Heath, and NALS of Washington’s Education Director Stephanie Madsen-Johnson at the National Conference in Mobile, AL!

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