Legal jobs in Canada (2,103 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,103
Employers: 857

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $92,428Across 285 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $28.98Across 51 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 2%33 listings
Hybrid: 41%871 listings
On-site: 57%1,190 listings

Not specified: <1% (9 listings)

Employers hiring include Gowling WLG (67), Government of Alberta (62), KPMG Canada (50).

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 jobs in Canada

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Associate Lawyer
Willing Law
ON · Essex, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Legal Assistant (Real Estates and Finance)
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Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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C&
Legal Administrative Assistant
Cumming & Partners
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
We currently have one position available for a bright and hardworking Legal Administrative Assistant. This is a rewarding, collegial, and fast-paced work environment.
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Counsel
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Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Associate Lawyer
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- Full-time
…through some of the most complex and emotionally challenging legal decisions they will face. Redstone Family Law takes time to understand each client’s unique circumstances and provides…
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FAMILY LAW LEGAL ASSISTANT/CLERK
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Windsor, ON
- Full-time
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Peel District School Board
Mississauga, ON
- $73,464 to $91,831 CAD / year
- Full-time
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- $55,000 to $70,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Raymond James Ltd.
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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Associate General Counsel
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Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Vancouver, BC · Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Vaughan, ON
- $120,000 to $180,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Litigation Law Clerk (6+ years’ experience)
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Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Full-time
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Ruby & Co.

Litigation Legal Assistant

Toronto, ON, Canada

Salary up to $75,000, commensurate with experience. · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: Salary up to $75,000, commensurate with experience.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 27, 2026
Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm, preferably supporting a litigation practice.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 28, 2026

Original job description

About the Company

Our client, a well-respected Toronto law firm, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join its International Trade group. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced litigation environment and is interested in supporting complex matters involving international trade and related disputes.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to lawyers within the International Trade group.
Prepare, draft, format, and revise pleadings, affidavits, motions, factums, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
Manage litigation files from inception through to resolution, ensuring all documents and records are properly maintained.
Coordinate court filings, service of documents, and other procedural requirements.
Monitor limitation periods, court deadlines, and other critical dates, maintaining an effective tickler system.
Coordinate examinations for discovery, hearings, motions, meetings, and other litigation-related events.
Organize and maintain electronic files, including pleadings, document productions, and supporting materials.
Assist with the preparation of document briefs, hearing materials, and other litigation-related documentation.
Manage lawyer calendars, schedule appointments, coordinate meetings, and arrange travel as required.
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and other internal and external contacts.
Track outstanding items and follow up on deadlines to ensure matters progress efficiently.
Provide general administrative support to the team and assist with other duties as required.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Legal Assistant program at a recognized community college.
Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm, preferably supporting a litigation practice.
Experience with litigation procedures, court filings, and the preparation of legal documents.
Exposure to international trade, commercial litigation, or regulatory matters is an asset.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Experience with electronic document management systems and litigation-related software.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
Professional, proactive, and client-service oriented approach, with sound judgment and discretion.

Compensation

Salary up to $75,000, commensurate with experience.
Hybrid work arrangement with 4 days in the office.
Opportunity to support sophisticated matters within a specialized International Trade group.
Professional and collaborative work environment.

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Responsibilities

Provide legal and administrative support to lawyers in the International Trade group, including drafting litigation documents and managing files from inception through resolution. Coordinate court filings, deadlines, litigation events, document materials, calendars, travel, and communications with clients and other contacts.

Requirements

Requires completion of a Legal Assistant program at a recognized community college and at least three years of law-firm legal assistant experience, preferably in litigation. Candidates should know litigation procedures and court filings, be proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic document systems, and demonstrate strong organization, communication, accuracy, judgment, and teamwork.

Skills

Litigation Support
Legal Document Drafting
Court Filings
Litigation File Management
Deadline and Limitation Period Tracking
Calendar Management
Document Management
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel
Client Communication
Organization
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Team Collaboration

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Keywords

Legal Assistant
Litigation
International Trade
Pleadings
Affidavits
Motions
Factums
Court Filings
Service Of Documents
Limitation Periods
Court Deadlines
Tickler System
Examinations For Discovery
Hearings
Document Productions
Document Briefs
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel
Commercial Litigation
Regulatory Matters
Client Service
Calendar Management

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