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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251
Employers
128

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
42%106 listings
On-site
56%140 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, IP

    McCarthy Tétrault LLP

    Toronto, ON

    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…

  • Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant

    Lawson Lundell

    AB · Calgary, Alberta

    We are seeking a Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant to join our real estate group in our Calgary office. The successful candidate is an enthusiastic and hardworking team player, regular…

  • Legal Assistant, Tax (Litigation)

    Fasken

    Toronto, ON

    Full-time

    …relationship with the Lawyers in the share and the Manager, Legal Assistant…

  • Legal Assistant– Estates and Commercial Litigation - 3+ Years - London (Hybrid)

    Lerners LLP

    London, 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…

  • Float Legal Administrative Assistant

    Lawson Lundell

    Vancouver, BC

    …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 Administrative Assistant

    BridgePark Counsel

    Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada

    Full-time

    Legal Administrative Assistant, BridgePark Counsel

  • Bilingual Legal Administrative Assistant

    Hays

    Montreal, QC

    $55,000 to $72,000 CAD / year

    Full-time

    …people, the firm offers an exceptional environment for ambitious legal support professionals looking to build a long-term career. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture,…

  • Future Opportunities: Legal Assistant & Law Clerk - 2026

    The Mirillion Group

    Toronto, ON

    Full-time

    The ideal candidate will be educated from accredited college programs focused on legal assistance, paralegal or law clerk and will ha

  • Legal Administrative Assistant

    McCarthy Tétrault LLP

    Toronto, ON

    Full-time

    McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and…

  • Legal Assistant, Litigation

    Dentons

    Ottawa, ON

    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…

  • Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary (Union, MO)

    Strange Law Firm

    Legal, AB

    Full-time

    Full-Time Paralegal / Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary

  • Legal Assistant

    Norton Rose Fulbright

    Calgary, AB

    Full-time

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

  • Legal Assistant

    GUS North America

    Toronto, ON

    Full-time

    We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide hands-on legal and administrative support to Legal Counsel. This role is integral to the day-to-day functioning of…

  • Real Estate Administrative Assistant

    Avenue Realty Team

    Richmond Hill, ON

    Full-time

    We’re looking for a driven and dedicated real estate administrative assistant to join our growing team. Your job will be to complete and file the appropriate paperwork for transactions,…

  • Legal Secretary

    Lazarus Legal

    Montreal, QC

    Full-time

    Lazarus Legal is a growing law firm committed to delivering high-quality legal services while providing a professional and personalized client experience. We are seeking an organized,…

  • Legal Assistant

    Government of Alberta

    Edmonton, AB

  • Legal Assistant (Litigation)

    McCarthy Tétrault LLP

    Calgary, AB

    Full-time

    McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and…

  • Legal Assistant

    WeirFoulds LLP

    Toronto, ON

    Full-time

    We are currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join our Corporate practice group on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys variety…

  • Legal Assistant

    Raymond James Ltd.

    Vancouver, BC

    Full-time

    Raymond James Ltd. is seeking a Legal Assistant for the firm’s Legal Department in the Vancouver office.

  • Legal Assistant

    Government of Alberta

    Edmonton, AB

  • Tax Litigation Legal Assistant

    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

    Toronto, ON

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

    Full-time

    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, is currently looking for a Legal Assistant to join the Tax practice group in the Toronto office.

  • Legal Assistant, Litigation

    Dentons

    Edmonton, AB

    Full-time

    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 - Litigation Float

    Clark Wilson

    Vancouver, BC

    …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…