Job outlooks for Legal administrative assistants

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legal secretary (13111)

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These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Staff turnover will occur as some in the occupation obtain additional training and progress to other professional law occupations, such as, paralegals. Generally, vocational training is usually required, and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software is important. Candidates with post-secondary education may have better job prospects. Industry-specific knowledge and experience will be an asset.

    Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
    • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 82%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 95% compared to 83% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • 68% of legal administrative assistants work all year, while 32% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: more than 95% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 69% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 14% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Avalon Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 88%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%

    • Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 77%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 23%

    • South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 77%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 23%

    • West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

  • Prince Edward IslandModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in Prince Edward Island for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    The majority of legal secretaries work in law offices, real estate brokerages and in public sector offices, across all levels of government. Staff turnover will occur as some legal secretaries obtain additional training and progress to other professional law occupations, such as, paralegals. Generally, vocational training is usually required and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software is important. Candidates with post-secondary education may have better job prospects. Industry-specific knowledge and experience will be an asset. Continued population growth by way of immigration will support the demand for workers in this occupation over the forecast period.

    Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Legal services (NAICS 5411): more than 95%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 68% of legal administrative assistants work all year, while 32% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 7% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 93% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 62% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in Nova Scotia for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 850 people work in this occupation.
    • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 77%
      • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 10%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 72% of legal administrative assistants work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of legal administrative assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 8% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 92% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 47% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 78%
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 22%

    • Cape Breton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Cape Breton region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 78%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

    • Halifax Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 73%
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

    • North Shore Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the North Shore region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 79%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 21%

    • Southern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

  • New BrunswickModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in New Brunswick for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.
    • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 82%
      • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 66% of legal administrative assistants work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of legal administrative assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 51% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Campbellton–Miramichi Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 88%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%

    • Edmundston–Woodstock Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 59%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 23%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 81%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 79%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%

  • QuebecModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in Quebec for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in Quebec:

    • Approximately 11,150 people work in this occupation.
    • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 76%
      • Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 84% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 16% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 69% of legal administrative assistants work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of legal administrative assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 74%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 26%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 93%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 70%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 92%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 82%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

    • Côte-Nord Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 64%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 36%

    • Estrie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 88%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%

    • Lanaudière Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Lanaudière region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 70%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%

    • Laurentides Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Laurentides region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 88%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

    • Laval Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

      • Approximately 3,990 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Mauricie region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 73%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%

    • Montréal Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 3,990 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Montérégie region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 2,200 people work in this occupation.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 80%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%

    • Nord-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 64%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 36%

    • Outaouais Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Outaouais region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 78%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 92%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%

  • OntarioGood

    The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in Ontario for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in Ontario:

    • Approximately 17,650 people work in this occupation.
    • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 72%
      • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 13%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 85% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 72% of legal administrative assistants work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 5% of legal administrative assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 8% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 92% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 41% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 1,690 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 77%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 77%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 1,390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 76%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%

    • London Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the London region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the London region:

      • Approximately 710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 83%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 70%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 26%

    • Northeast Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 84%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

    • Northwest Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Northwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Northwest region:

      • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 86%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%

    • Ottawa Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 1,740 people work in this occupation.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 69%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 91%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

    • Toronto Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Toronto region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 10,320 people work in this occupation.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 75%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 86%

  • ManitobaGood

    The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in Manitoba for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 2,100 people work in this occupation.
    • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 75%
      • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 9%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 87% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 76% of legal administrative assistants work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of legal administrative assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: less than 5% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: more than 95% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 32% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Interlake Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Interlake region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Interlake region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 77%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 23%

    • North Central Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the North Central region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the North Central region:

      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • South Central Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the South Central region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the South Central region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

    • Southeast Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Southeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Southeast region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 76%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 17%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

    • Southwest Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Southwest region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

    • Winnipeg Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Winnipeg region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 1,350 people work in this occupation.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 75%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

  • SaskatchewanGood

    The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in Saskatchewan for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Sustained employment in the legal industry will likely support job opportunities in this occupation.
    • The introduction of innovative Family Law services and programs run through the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General in recent years continue to support a positive job outlook for this occupation as the non-adversarial services and programs require significant legal administrative duties. 
    • Some opportunities may arise as assistants move into other law professions, such as paralegals, with additional training. 


    Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 1,450 people work in this occupation.
    • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 82%
      • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 7%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 76% of legal administrative assistants work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of legal administrative assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 7% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 93% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Northern Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Northern region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Northern region:

      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 82%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%

    • Prince Albert Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Prince Albert region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Prince Albert region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 82%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 73%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 620 people work in this occupation.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 82%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%

    • Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in Alberta for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in Alberta:

    • Approximately 7,550 people work in this occupation.
    • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 73%
      • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 11%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 87% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 69% of legal administrative assistants work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of legal administrative assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 6% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 94% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 45% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 80%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

      • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 80%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%

    • Calgary Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 3,190 people work in this occupation.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 77%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%

    • Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 74%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 26%

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 3,060 people work in this occupation.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 75%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 77%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 19%

    • Red Deer Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Red Deer region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 86%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

  • British ColumbiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in British Columbia for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 9,350 people work in this occupation.
    • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 76%
      • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 12%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 82% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 68% of legal administrative assistants work all year, while 32% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of legal administrative assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 9% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 91% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Cariboo region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
      • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Cariboo region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 73%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 20%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

    • Kootenay Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Kootenay region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Kootenay region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 94%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 6,490 people work in this occupation.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 75%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 1,030 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 81%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Legal administrative assistants in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 1,170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 69%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 17%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Labour Market Information Survey
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