Legal assistant jobs in Canada

Find legal assistant jobs across Canada. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs
247
Employers
126

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year
$60,263Across 19 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote
2%5 listings
Hybrid
43%105 listings
On-site
55%137 listings

Employers hiring include Government of Alberta (12), McCarthy Tétrault LLP (12), Norton Rose Fulbright (11).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Legal assistant jobs in Canada

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  • Legal Administrative Assistant

    McCarthy Tétrault LLP

    Vancouver, British Columbia

    Full-time

    McCarthy Tétrault is a leading Canadian law firm offering a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. With offices in Toronto, Montréal, Québec…

  • Experienced Legal Assistant - Municipal and Planning Law

    Sullivan Mahoney LLP

    St. Catharines, Ontario

    Full-time

    Sullivan Mahoney LLP is the largest law firm in Niagara, providing a full range of legal services to our diverse client base.

  • Senior Legal Administrative Assistant, Banking and Debt Financing

    Lawson Lundell

    Vancouver, British Columbia

    …Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. The firm has been recognized as the…

  • Legal Assistant (Litigation)

    McCarthy Tétrault LLP

    Toronto, Ontario

    Full-time

    McCarthy Tétrault is a leading Canadian law firm offering a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. With offices in Toronto, Montréal, Québec…

  • Legal Administrative Assistant- Regulatory (Competition)

    McMillan LLP

    Toronto, Ontario

    Full-time

    McMillan has an exciting opportunity as a Legal Administrative Assistant in our Toronto Regulatory Group. As a member of the team, you will play a key role in managing the legal and…

  • Litigation Legal Assistant

    WeirFoulds LLP

    Toronto, Ontario

    Full-time

    We are currently recruiting a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our Construction practice. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys variety at a fast-paced desk that…

  • Legal Assistant

    Government of Alberta

    Edmonton, Alberta

    Job Title: Legal Assistant, Legal Services Division - Constitutional and Aboriginal Law Team

  • Legal Administrative Assistant - Energy/Corporate

    Stikeman Elliott LLP

    Calgary, Alberta

    Full-time

    We are currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join the Stikeman Elliott Team! This full-time permanent role provides critical legal administrative support to a team of…

  • Legal Assistant (Paralegal & Administrative Support)

    D.A. Davidson

    Quinte West, Ontario

    Full-time

  • Legal Assistant, Financial Services

    Dentons

    Edmonton, AB

    Dentons is designed to be different. Our Firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising…

  • Bilingual Legal Assistant - Adjoint·e juridique bilingue

    JFK LLP

    Montreal, Quebec

    Full-time

    Bilingual Legal Assistant - Adjoint·e juridique bilingue

  • Legal Assistant

    Contact Government Services, LLC

    Quinte West, Ontario

    Full-time

    CGS is seeking a Legal Assistant to assist with administrative and legal support for a large Federal agency located in Denver, CO.

  • Legal Assistant, Labour, Employment and Human Rights (LEHR)

    Fasken

    Toronto, Ontario

    Full-time

    Under general direction, the Legal Assistant provides high-level administrative and practice support to legal professionals within the Labour, Employment and Human Rights (LEHR) group. The…

  • Legal Assistant

    Norton Rose Fulbright

    Remote, Canada

    Full-time · Remote

    Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to work in our Québec Office. This full-time permanent legal assistant role will provide support to lawyers in our…

  • Bilingual Legal Administrative Assistant

    McCarthy Tétrault LLP

    Montreal, Quebec

    Full-time

    McCarthy Tétrault is a leading Canadian law firm offering a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. With offices in Toronto, Montréal, Québec…

  • Legal Administrative Assistant

    McCarthy Tétrault LLP

    Toronto, Ontario

    Full-time

    McCarthy Tétrault is a leading Canadian law firm offering a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. With offices in Toronto, Montréal, Québec…

  • Floater Legal Assistant - Litigation

    Aird & Berlis LLP

    Toronto, Ontario

    Full-time

  • Legal Assistant

    Brookfield Asset Management

    Toronto, ON · Brookfield Place

    Full-time

    Brookfield is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Legal

  • Commercial Legal Assistant | permanent 3-4 days/week

    Groupe Montpetit Ressources Humaines Inc

    Montreal, Quebec

    Part-time

    Are you a Legal Assistant specializing in business law who wants to reduce your work week while maintaining all your benefits?

  • Legal Assistant (Real Property and Planning)

    McCarthy Tétrault LLP

    Toronto, Ontario

    Full-time

    McCarthy Tétrault is a leading Canadian law firm offering a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. With offices in Toronto, Montréal, Québec…

  • Legal Assistant, Patent Prosecution

    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

    Ottawa, Ontario

    Full-time

    Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which

  • Legal Assistant - Litigation

    Norton Rose Fulbright

    Remote, Canada

    Full-time · Remote

    Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to work in our Montreal Office. This full-time permanent legal assistant role will provide support to lawyers in our…

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