Lateral Opportunities
Pacifica offers attorneys an environment in which to grow and thrive personally and professionally among supportive, collaborative, and highly accomplished colleagues.
Pacifica is a law firm dedicated to the Pacific Northwest. We serve public and private clients with a focus on the opportunities, challenges, and values particular to our region, its government, and its communities.
CAREER PATHS
OUR WORK
For the Pacific Northwest
We work alongside our clients to shape the present and future of Northwest communities and civic life. We represent state agencies, local governments, universities and other public entities in financing and building critical infrastructure. We support public school districts in delivering excellence in education. We draft and defend legislation, and advise elected officials, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and private parties on political matters. We litigate on behalf of local and state governments and private companies working in the Northwest. And we represent public and private clients in real estate transactions, leasing, and development projects across our region.
OUR CULTURE
Be Yourself, Serve Others
We recognize that exceptional client service, sophisticated legal talent, and visionary leadership come in many forms, from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Pacifica invests in our colleagues through support, mentorship, and encouragement, to help them honor their unique histories, abilities, passions and concerns, and thrive personally and professionally.
OUR IMPACT
Community Leadership
Our values emphasize a commitment to public service, and we work diligently to foster a firm culture that supports and encourages civic engagement and community leadership. Our practice mix prioritizes public clients, and our policies encourage pro bono and public service. Many of our attorneys sit on boards or volunteer for community-oriented nonprofits, and for professional organizations working to improve the legal profession and access to justice.
Benefits for Personal and
Professional Growth
Our benefits reflect our belief in supporting our people’s continual personal and professional growth.
Hybrid Workplace
We recognize that people’s professional and personal commitments are best-served through a combination of office and remote work. Our hybrid work policy meets you where you are, so you can be where you’re needed.
Pro Bono and Public Service Support
Pacifica encourages and incentivizes pro bono service and civic engagement by recognizing a portion of annual billable hours allocable to pro bono work and public service commitments.
Fully Paid Family and Medical Leave
Our support for our people and their families includes a robust Paid Family Medical Leave plan that covers time off for medical, family, or parental leave at 100%.
Current Openings
We are always open to hearing from attorneys whose practices align with our work, and who appreciate our mission and values. If you are interested in furthering your career with Pacifica but don’t see an opening that is right for you, please reach out. We’d like to hear from you.
Litigation Associate
We are a midsize law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance workplace. Pacifica is a values-driven, community oriented law firm that champions innovation, creativity, integrity and personal and professional growth as part of serving its public and private clients with high-level expertise and intellect. Pacifica offers legal counsel and services to clients regarding real estate and construction, public finance and municipal law, education law, appellate and civil litigation, and project counseling. Work at Pacifica includes:
Full-time / Seattle, WA
1L Summer Associate - 2026
Pacifica Law Group is a unique Seattle law firm serving both public and private clients throughout the Pacific Northwest with high-level expertise, intellect, and a commitment to Northwest companies and civic entities. Pacifica attorneys practice in appellate, constitutional, and governmental litigation; school law; real estate; construction; public finance; and public-private partnerships. We are seeking a motivated 1L to join us for a summer to learn about all of our practice areas and work in a dynamic and team-oriented atmosphere.
Full-time, Temporary / Seattle, WA
Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller
We are a midsize law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance workplace. Pacifica is a values-driven, community oriented law firm that champions innovation, creativity, integrity and personal and professional growth as part of serving its public and private clients with high-level expertise and intellect. Pacifica offers legal counsel and services to clients regarding real estate and construction, public finance and municipal law, education law, appellate and civil litigation, and project counseling. Work at Pacifica includes:
Full-time / Seattle, WA
Find Your Career Path
Use the below links to learn more about our opportunities for attorneys, law students, and professional staff.
Summer Associates
Our Summer Associate Program gives law students an opportunity to learn about different career options while exposing them to the day-to-day life of practicing law.
Professional Staff
Our professional staff are vital to our success and our firm culture. Become a valued member of our team of paralegals, legal assistants, and firm managers.