Legal Assistant in Toronto, ON

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 Toronto, ON

50064 - 70924

25th percentile

50064

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

50th percentile

59451

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

70924

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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74314

85787

105082

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73532

85005

101171

Midlevel Law Clerk, 4-6 Years' Experience

66231

76921

88916

Law Clerk, 2-3 Years' Experience

55018

63362

70142

Law Clerk, 0-1 Year Experience

49282

55018

64666

Paralegal

49021

62841

77182

Senior Legal Assistant

67274

78747

85787

Senior/Executive Legal Administrator, 12+ Years' Experience

60233

70663

85265

Legal Adminstrator, 7-11 Years' Experience

62319

68838

79790

Legal Adminstrator, 3-6 Years' Experience

55540

61016

67534

Legal Adminstrator, 1-2 Years' Experience

46674

53454

60494

Legal Administrative Assistant

46674

56061

63362

File/Records Clerk

40938

47717

52672

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