Legal Assistant in Quebec City, QC

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 Quebec City, QC

46080 - 65280

25th percentile

46080

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

50th percentile

54720

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

65280

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

68400

78960

96720

Senior/Supervising Law Clerk, 7+ Years' Experience

67680

78240

93120

Midlevel Law Clerk, 4-6 Years' Experience

60960

70800

81840

Law Clerk, 2-3 Years' Experience

50640

58320

64560

Law Clerk, 0-1 Year Experience

45360

50640

59520

Paralegal

45120

57840

71040

Senior Legal Assistant

61920

72480

78960

Senior/Executive Legal Administrator, 12+ Years' Experience

55440

65040

78480

Legal Adminstrator, 7-11 Years' Experience

57360

63360

73440

Legal Adminstrator, 3-6 Years' Experience

51120

56160

62160

Legal Adminstrator, 1-2 Years' Experience

42960

49200

55680

Legal Administrative Assistant

42960

51600

58320

File/Records Clerk

37680

43920

48480

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