Legal assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 19, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 256
Employers: 130

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $60,136Across 22 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 2%5 listings
Hybrid: 43%109 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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Adjoint(e) juridique (ARC) | Legal Assistant (ITL)
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)
Montreal, QC
Full-time
Legal Administrative Assistant - Trademark
Gowling WLG
Calgary, AB · Vancouver, BC · Hamilton, ON · Kitchener, ON · Ottawa, ON · Toronto, ON
$68,000 to $79,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Legal Assistant - Employment/Indigenous
Aird & Berlis LLP
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Bilingual Litigation Legal Assistant- Montreal
Options Consulting Solutions
Montreal, QC
$60,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Are you a Bilingual Litigation Legal Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment?
Legal Assistant
Dexian
Regina, SK
Full-time
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a strong legal and administrative background? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with legal teams, asset managers,…
Legal Assistant, Document Support - After Hours
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Toronto, ON
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 - FNFAO - Competition 2026-080
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
Winnipeg, MB
Full-time
Under the direction of the First Nation Family Advocate Office (FNFAO), the Legal Assistant will provide support to the FNFAO Legal Services by serving as the main point of contact with…
Litigation Legal Assistant
Lawson Lundell
AB · Calgary, Alberta
We are seeking a mid to senior level Litigation Legal Assistant to join our Litigation group in our Calgary office. The successful candidate is an enthusiastic and hardworking team player,…
Legal Assistant - Litigation
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…
Litigation Legal Assistant
Arlyn Recruiting
Vancouver, BC
$65,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Our client, a highly regarded and established Vancouver law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Employment & Labour practice, with a particular focus on litigation…
Bilingual Legal Assistant - Permanent - 19234
LRO Staffing
Ottawa, ON
Full-time
Our client is a law firm located in downtown Ottawa. They are looking for an experienced and fluently bilingual Legal Assistant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.
Senior Legal Assistant
DWF
Toronto, ON
$80,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
Full-time
DWF Group is a global provider of integrated legal and business services. As part of the DWF Group, our Canadian legal team is driven by innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment…
Administrative Assistant (Legal & Finance)
Peak Associates Limited
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
$50,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organized Administrative Assistant to provide vital business support to the Corporate Legal Services and Finance teams.
Litigation Legal Assistant, Bankruptcy & Insolvency
MLT Aikins LLP
Vancouver, BC
$65,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant, Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Practice Manager (Legal Administrative Assistant) – Corporate + Commercial Law
Miller Titerle Law Corporation
Victoria, BC
Full-time
…recognized for its expertise and for rethinking the delivery of legal services. Life is short, and we spend a lot of time at work, which is why we think it’s important to like where you…
Legal Administrative Assistant - Intellectual Property - Patents
Gowling WLG
Vancouver, BC
$52,000 to $63,700 CAD / year
Full-time
Legal Administrative Assistant – Intellectual Property - Patents
Franchising Legal Assistant - M&M Food Market
M&M Food Market Ltd/Les Aliments M&M Lte
Mississauga, ON
Full-time
Legal Administrative Assistant
Stikeman Elliott LLP
Toronto, ON
Full-time
We are recruiting new and experienced Legal Administrative Assistants to join our exceptional Administrative Services team! Whether you’re just starting out your career or are a seasoned…
Coordinator, Tribunals (Legal Administrative Assistant)
CPA Calgary Chapter
AB · Edmonton, AB
Full-time
This role primarily assists and provides administrative, legal, and operational support to the Associate General Counsel, Tribunals Office, and other Regulatory Team members.
Legal Assistant (Business Law)
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…
LAA-26-58- Legal Assistant- 24 Month-Temp
Legal Aid Alberta
Edmonton, AB
Legal Aid Alberta is seeking to fill a full-time, 24 month Legal Assistant position in our Edmonton office. This position will appeal to someone who takes initiative, is client focused, and…
Legal Administrative Assistant
Preszler Injury Lawyers
Calgary, AB
Full-time
We have an exciting opportunity at our Calgary office to join the role of Legal Administrative Assistant in the scheduling department. Reporting to the Managing Partners, your role will…
Legal Administrative Assistant for Busy Employment and Labour Boutique Law Firm
Dean Group
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Job Title: Legal Assistant – Employment & Labour Law
Legal Assistant - Patents
McCarthy Tétrault
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
MT Services is the administrative arm of McCarthy Tétrault LLP. We are currently looking for a Legal Assistant – Patents to support the McCarthy’s Intellectual Property team in Vancouver,…
Legal Administrative Assistant - Business Law and Tax (Montreal)
McMillan LLP
Montreal, QC
Full-time
McMillan has an exciting opportunity as a Legal Administrative Assistant in our Montreal office in Business Law and Tax group. As a member of the team, you will play a key role in managing…

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Legal Assistant, Document Support - After Hours

Toronto, ON, M5X 1B8, Canada

Pay: The range of expected compensation for this position is $57,000 - $72,000 annually.
Job type: Full-time

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Responsibilities

The Legal Assistant will create, revise, and format complex legal documents while providing primary support to legal professionals. Responsibilities include troubleshooting document formatting, conducting quality reviews, and managing document comparisons.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Community College Certificate in a Legal Secretarial Assistant program or equivalent and possess one to two years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced technical skills in legal software are required.

Experience

0 to 2 years

Education

professional certificate

Working hours

39 hours per week

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Days in the office

Skills

Proofreading
Document formatting
Time management
Organizational skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Adobe Acrobat
iManage
Litera
Communication skills
Client service
Troubleshooting
Attention to detail

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Legal Assistant
Document Support
Proofreading
Formatting
Microsoft Office
Adobe Acrobat
iManage
Litera
Blacklines
Quality Assurance
Legal Firm
Administrative
Document Conversion
PDF
Word
Excel
Time Management
Client Service
Confidentiality
Hybrid Work

Original job description

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

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 nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path.

We currently have an opening for a Legal Assistant to work in our After-Hours Document Support Centre (“Pod”) Monday - Wednesday 5:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and Saturday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are seeking an individual who demonstrates initiative and can consistently produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines. The successful candidate will possess superior proofreading, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and ensure accurate, timely completion of work.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Major Responsibilities

Create, revise and format documents to Firm standards
Convert PDF to Word or Excel Documents; clean and format the conversion
Run various blacklines/comparisons of documents
Troubleshoot and resolve document formatting
Answer Document Support line, monitor inboxes for work and provide primary document support to legal assistants and legal professionals within the Firm
Produce high-quality work while maintaining and enhancing technical proficiency through ongoing learning and role-specific training
Conduct thorough quality reviews and proofreading to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of assignments

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

The successful incumbent will have a Community College Certificate in a Legal Secretarial Assistant program or an equivalent credential, along with strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. A minimum of one to two years of experience in a Legal Assistant role is required. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is acceptable.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong client service, communication, and collaboration skills
Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
Advanced technical proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, iManage, Litera, and other role-specific applications
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and handle confidential information with discretion

Compensation

The range of expected compensation for this position is $57,000 - $72,000 annually. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of factors including job-related knowledge, education, skills and experience.

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

The working hours for this position are Monday - Wednesday 5:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in-office, and Saturday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. remote.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

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