Legal Assistant in Calgary, AB

Legal Assistant Job Description

Legal assistants in Canada play a vital role in supporting lawyers and ensuring the smooth operation of a law firm or legal department. These roles offer an opportunity to gain valuable experience in the legal field and contribute to a fast-paced environment.

Typical Legal Assistant Duties:

Provide administrative and legal support to lawyers, including:

Scheduling appointments, meetings, and court appearances.

Managing calendars and deadlines.

Preparing and maintaining legal documents (e.g., contracts, wills, affidavits) from handwritten notes, dictation, or electronic files.

Proofreading and editing legal documents for accuracy and formatting.

Conducting basic legal research (as directed by a lawyer).

Organizing and maintaining legal files electronically and physically.

Manage client communication, including:

Responding to client inquiries and requests in a professional and courteous manner (may include some phone calls or emails).

Preparing client intake forms and other documents.

Assist with case preparation, including:

Collecting and organizing case documents and evidence.

Preparing legal exhibits and presentations.

Drafting basic legal correspondence (may vary depending on the firm).

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Salary for Legal Assistant in Calgary, AB

50160 - 71060

25th percentile

50160

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

59565

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

75th percentile

71060

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

Projected salaries for related positions

Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Law Clerk Manager

74456

85951

105284

Senior/Supervising Law Clerk, 7+ Years' Experience

73673

85168

101365

Midlevel Law Clerk, 4-6 Years' Experience

66358

77069

89086

Law Clerk, 2-3 Years' Experience

55124

63484

70276

Law Clerk, 0-1 Year Experience

49376

55124

64790

Paralegal

49115

62961

77330

Senior Legal Assistant

67403

78898

85951

Senior/Executive Legal Administrator, 12+ Years' Experience

60349

70799

85429

Legal Administrator, 7-11 Years' Experience

62439

68970

79943

Legal Administrator, 3-6 Years' Experience

55646

61133

67664

Legal Administrator, 1-2 Years' Experience

46764

53556

60610

Legal Administrative Assistant

46764

56169

63484

File/Records Clerk

41016

47809

52773

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