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
259
Employers
131

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year
$60,348Across 23 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote
2%5 listings
Hybrid
43%112 listings
On-site
55%142 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 Assistant, Litigation Services (Contract)

    Law Society of Ontario

    Toronto, ON

    …quality and professional service to the public, lawyers and paralegals, and other…

  • Legal Assistant

    OKT Law

    Victoria, BC

    Full-time

  • Legal Assistant - Business Law

    Urban Legal Recruitment Inc.

    Calgary, AB · Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area

    Full-time

    Our valued client, a well-established boutique law firm, is seeking an experienced Business Law Legal Assistant to join its Calgary office.

  • Bilingual legal assistant, litigation

    Bennett Jones

    Montreal, QC

    Full-time

  • Legal Assistant

    Synectics Inc.

    Vancouver, BC

    $60,000 to $75,000 CAD / year

    Full-time

    We are Seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join a Commercial Litigation team in a well-established Vancouver law firm, offering a fast-paced, collaborative environment…

  • Senior Legal Assistant

    MNP

    AB

    Full-time

    Make an impact with our Legal & Risk Management team as a Senior Legal Assistant. This diverse team of professionals provides legal expertise to support the success of our operations across…

  • Legal Assistant

    Norton Rose Fulbright

    Ottawa, ON

    Full-time

    Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is currently seeking a highly organized and detail-orientated Legal Assistant to work with our Business Group in the Ottawa Office. This position will…

  • Legal Administrative Assistant - Commercial Litigation

    McMillan LLP

    Ottawa, ON

    Full-time

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

  • Intermediate to Senior Legal Assistant

    Remote People

    Calgary, AB

    Full-time

    A Toronto law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide administrative and file-management support to its lawyers. This is a great fit for an assistant who enjoys variety…

  • Legal Assistant – Family Law – 3+ Years - Toronto (Hybrid)

    Lerners LLP

    Toronto, ON

    Full-time

    With offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy and Kitchener, Lerners provides a full range of legal services throughout Southwestern Ontario. Lerners maintains an attractive work environment…

  • Legal Assistant, Litigation

    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

    Toronto, ON

    Full-time

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

  • Legal Assistant - Float

    BC Legal Management Association

    Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area

    Other

    …years, we’ve proudly advised clients on a comprehensive range of legal issues, and with over 200 professionals serving some of the most recognizable brands in the world, we’ve built a…

  • Legal Assistant - Employment and Labour

    BC Legal Management Association

    Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area

    Other

  • Legal Assistant - Business

    Norton Rose Fulbright

    Montreal, QC

    Part-time

    Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to work in our vibrant Business Group in our Montreal office. This position will appeal to candidates who enjoy a…

  • Wills and Estates Legal Assistant

    MLT Aikins LLP

    Winnipeg, MB

    Full-time

    Job Title: Wills and Estates Legal Assistant – Winnipeg

  • Junior/Intermediate Legal Assistant

    The Law Office Management Association (TLOMA)

    Toronto, ON

    Full-time

    …currently recruiting for a junior to intermediate-level litigation assistant to provide administrative support for two to three lawyers in the areas of insurance defence litigation and…

  • Legal Assistant - Litigation

    BC Legal Management Association

    Vancouver, BC

    Other

  • Legal Assistant

    Urban Legal Recruitment Inc.

    Calgary, AB

    Full-time

    Our valued client, a well-established boutique law firm, is seeking an experienced Immigration Legal Assistant to join its Calgary office.

  • Legal Assistant

    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)

    Toronto, ON

    $65,000 to $80,000 CAD / year

    Full-time

  • Legal Assistant, Real Estate & Financial Services

    Dentons

    Calgary, 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…

  • Legal Assistant - Disclosure

    Government of Alberta

    Edmonton, AB

  • Legal Administrative Assistant - Commercial Litigation

    Gowling WLG

    Toronto, ON

    $61,000 to $79,000 CAD / year

    Full-time

  • Financial Services Legal Assistant

    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

    Toronto, ON

    $65,000 to $75,000 CAD / year

    Full-time

    …largest and most successful law firms, is currently looking for a Legal Assistant to join the Financial Services practice group in the Toronto…

  • Legal Assistant - Accident Benefits

    Preszler Injury Lawyers

    Toronto, ON

    Full-time

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

    Fasken

    Ottawa, ON

    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…