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Paralegal / Legal Assistant Salary

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Updated: 20 May 2013

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Document Specialist Salary, Junior Paralegal Salary

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Paralegal Secretary Salary

Paralegal / Legal Assistant 2013 Total Pay (?

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C$31,315 - C$64,397

(Median)

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64K

MEDIAN: C$46,079

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National Salary Data

	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	C$0	C$22K	C$44K	C$66K
Salary	C$32,457 - C$62,186
Bonus	C$0.00 - C$4,814
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	C$31,315 - C$64,397
Country: Canada \| Currency: CAD \| Updated: 20 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 361

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Paralegal / Legal Assistant Tasks

Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions and legal articles, codes and documents.
Prepare affidavits or other documents, maintain document file and file pleadings with court clerk.
Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts and real estate closing statements.
Investigate facts and law of cases to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts or preparing legal documents.

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Companies and Industries for Paralegal / Legal Assistant Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Law Office	C$32,408 - C$62,010
Legal Services	C$32,539 - C$62,438
Litigation Support	C$31,796 - C$59,925
Insurance and Financial Services	C$32,108 - C$60,754
Insurance Carrier	C$32,626 - C$62,149

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Key Statistics for Paralegal / Legal Assistant Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 96%			Male 4%
Salary:	C$39,342 - C$55,930			C$34,024 - C$41,116

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

33%

5-9 years

21%

10-19 years

18%

20 years or more

25%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	C$35,479 - C$66,695
Associate's Degree	C$25,119 - C$61,757
Diploma (Dipl), Paralegal Studies	C$37,500 - C$58,550
Certificate (Cert), Paralegal Studies	C$40,000 - C$57,677

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 70%		Dental: 65%
	Vision: 40%		None: 28%

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