Legal Assistant Salary by Degree/Major Subject

Updated: 25 May 2012
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Job: Legal Assistant
Salary by Degree
Degree/Major Subject
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C$0C$21KC$42KC$63K
Bachelor's DegreeC$29,283 - C$52,607  
   
Associate's DegreeC$31,373 - C$54,586  
Diploma (Dipl), Paralegal/Legal AssistantC$34,527 - C$56,024  
Bachelor of Arts (BA), SociologyC$31,834 - C$47,720  
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science (PolySci)C$28,993 - C$54,631  
Bachelor of Arts (BA), PsychologyC$26,770 - C$61,981  
Bachelor of Arts (BA), EnglishC$25,697 - C$62,635  
Diploma (Dipl), Paralegal/LawC$37,864 - C$44,826  
Certificate (Cert), Paralegal/Legal AssistantC$35,608 - C$45,135  
Bachelor of Arts (BA), LawC$34,817 - C$45,781  
Diploma (Dipl), LawC$29,479 - C$45,769  
Bachelor of Arts (BA), CriminologyC$30,000 - C$42,550  
Diploma (Dipl), Office AdministrationC$34,000 - C$50,500  
Graduate Diploma, Paralegal/Legal AssistantC$33,971 - C$51,000  
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)C$37,440 - C$43,196  
GED or High School Diploman/a
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economicsn/a
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Diploma (Dipl), Legal Studiesn/a
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Certificate (Cert), Legal Administrative Assistantn/a
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Diploma (Dipl), Legal Administrative Assistantn/a
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Historyn/a
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Anthropologyn/a
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High School Diploman/a
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Diploma (Dipl)n/a
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communicationsn/a
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Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA / BApA), Paralegal/Lawn/a
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science/Public Policyn/a
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Technical School Diploma, Paralegal/Legal Assistantn/a
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Bachelor of Arts (BA)n/a
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Theatre & Drama Studiesn/a
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Country: Canada | Currency: CAD | Updated: 25 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 222
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Legal Assistant Job Description

People with the job title Legal Assistant typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Assist lawyers or judges by researching or preparing legal documents. May meet with clients or assist lawyers and judges in court.

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