Legal Assistant in Edmonton, 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 Edmonton, AB

49200 - 69700

25th percentile

49200

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

50th percentile

58425

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

69700

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

73031

84306

103269

Senior/Supervising Law Clerk, 7+ Years' Experience

72263

83538

99425

Midlevel Law Clerk, 4-6 Years' Experience

65088

75594

87381

Law Clerk, 2-3 Years' Experience

54069

62269

68931

Law Clerk, 0-1 Year Experience

48431

54069

63550

Paralegal

48175

61756

75850

Senior Legal Assistant

66113

77388

84306

Senior/Executive Legal Administrator, 12+ Years' Experience

59194

69444

83794

Legal Administrator, 7-11 Years' Experience

61244

67650

78413

Legal Administrator, 3-6 Years' Experience

54581

59963

66369

Legal Administrator, 1-2 Years' Experience

45869

52531

59450

Legal Administrative Assistant

45869

55094

62269

File/Records Clerk

40231

46894

51763

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