Legal Assistant in Saint John, NB

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 Saint John, NB

44400 - 62900

25th percentile

44400

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

50th percentile

52725

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

62900

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

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65906

76081

93194

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65213

75388

89725

Midlevel Law Clerk, 4-6 Years' Experience

58738

68219

78856

Law Clerk, 2-3 Years' Experience

48794

56194

62206

Law Clerk, 0-1 Year Experience

43706

48794

57350

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43475

55731

68450

Senior Legal Assistant

59663

69838

76081

Senior/Executive Legal Administrator, 12+ Years' Experience

53419

62669

75619

Legal Adminstrator, 7-11 Years' Experience

55269

61050

70763

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49256

54113

59894

Legal Adminstrator, 1-2 Years' Experience

41394

47406

53650

Legal Administrative Assistant

41394

49719

56194

File/Records Clerk

36306

42319

46713

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