Legal Assistant in Victoria, BC

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 Victoria, BC

48720 - 69020

25th percentile

48720

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

50th percentile

57855

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

69020

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

72319

83484

102261

Senior/Supervising Law Clerk, 7+ Years' Experience

71558

82723

98455

Midlevel Law Clerk, 4-6 Years' Experience

64453

74856

86529

Law Clerk, 2-3 Years' Experience

53541

61661

68259

Law Clerk, 0-1 Year Experience

47959

53541

62930

Paralegal

47705

61154

75110

Senior Legal Assistant

65468

76633

83484

Senior/Executive Legal Administrator, 12+ Years' Experience

58616

68766

82976

Legal Adminstrator, 7-11 Years' Experience

60646

66990

77648

Legal Adminstrator, 3-6 Years' Experience

54049

59378

65721

Legal Adminstrator, 1-2 Years' Experience

45421

52019

58870

Legal Administrative Assistant

45421

54556

61661

File/Records Clerk

39839

46436

51258

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