Job outlooks for Paralegals and related occupations

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These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Occupation

paralegal (42200)

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Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Paralegals and related occupations in Newfoundland and Labrador:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 46%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 38%
    • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 12%
  • 75% of paralegals and related occupations work all year, while 25% 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 47 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 13% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 88% 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: 12% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 52% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 21% 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 Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Avalon Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 39%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 39%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%

Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Undetermined

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

South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Undetermined

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

West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Undetermined

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

Prince Edward IslandModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Paralegals and related occupations in Prince Edward Island:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 45%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 38%
    • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 15%
  • 70% of paralegals and related occupations work all year, while 30% 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 47 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 10% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 90% 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: 14% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 41% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 8% for all occupations

Nova ScotiaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Paralegals and related occupations in Nova Scotia:

  • Approximately 1,000 people work in this occupation.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 37%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 31%
    • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 15%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 90% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 10% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 71% of paralegals and related occupations 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.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 9% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 91% 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: 5% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 49% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Paralegals and related occupations in the Annapolis Valley region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 50%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 42%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%

Cape Breton Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Paralegals and related occupations in the Cape Breton region:

  • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 70%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%

Halifax Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Halifax region:

  • Approximately 580 people work in this occupation.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 36%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 36%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%

North Shore Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Paralegals and related occupations in the North Shore region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 41%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 33%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%

Southern Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Paralegals and related occupations in the Southern region:

  • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 54%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%

New BrunswickGood

The employment outlook will be good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Paralegals and related occupations in New Brunswick:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 52%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 26%
    • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 17%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 89% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 11% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 63% of paralegals and related occupations work all year, while 37% 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 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 11% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 89% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: n/a
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 47% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Campbellton–Miramichi Region Undetermined

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

Edmundston–Woodstock Region Undetermined

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

Fredericton–Oromocto Good

The employment outlook will be good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 61%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 26%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%

Moncton–Richibucto Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 45%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 32%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%

Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 50%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%

QuebecVery good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in Quebec 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 Paralegals and related occupations in Quebec:

  • Approximately 7,200 people work in this occupation.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 46%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 20%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 18%
    • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 14%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 88% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 12% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 71% of paralegals and related occupations 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 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 15% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 85% 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: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 57% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 11% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

  • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 40%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 35%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 25%

Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 77%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 23%

Capitale-Nationale Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Capitale-Nationale 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 80%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

Centre-du-Québec Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Centre-du-Québec region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 74%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%

Chaudière-Appalaches Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 81%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%

Côte-Nord Region Undetermined

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

Estrie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Estrie region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 54%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%

Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Undetermined

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

Lanaudière Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Lanaudière region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Lanaudière region:

  • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 47%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 33%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

Laurentides Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Laurentides 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Laurentides region:

  • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 45%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 18%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%

Laval Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

  • Approximately 3,310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Mauricie Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Mauricie 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Mauricie region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 85%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%

Montréal Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

  • Approximately 3,310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Montérégie Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Montérégie 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Montérégie region:

  • Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 42%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 28%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%

Nord-du-Québec Region Undetermined

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

Outaouais Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Outaouais 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Outaouais region:

  • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 79%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 57%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 31%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%

OntarioVery good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

  • Public administration
  • Legal services


What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

  • Steady demand for legal services overall may help support work in this occupation
  • Demand for more affordable legal services, though paralegals can only offer a certain scope of services


What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

  • The Law Society of Ontario regulates and licenses paralegals in Ontario.

Here are some key facts about Paralegals and related occupations in Ontario:

  • Approximately 22,450 people work in this occupation.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 26%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 26%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 25%
    • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 21%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 91% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 74% of paralegals and related occupations work all year, while 26% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 18% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 82% 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: less than 5% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 50% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 1,870 people work in this occupation.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 28%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 23%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 19%

Kingston–Pembroke Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Paralegals and related occupations in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 31%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 30%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 18%

Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Paralegals and related occupations in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 1,840 people work in this occupation.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 35%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 22%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%

London Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the London 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the London region:

  • Approximately 900 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 35%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 25%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 20%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 19%

Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Paralegals and related occupations in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

  • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 35%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 33%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%

Northeast Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Paralegals and related occupations in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 33%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 26%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 22%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%

Northwest Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Northwest region:

  • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 70%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

Ottawa Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 2,590 people work in this occupation.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 74%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 45%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 20%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 20%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%

Toronto Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 12,460 people work in this occupation.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 28%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 25%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%

Windsor-Sarnia Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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.
  • 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

  • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 32%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 24%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%

ManitobaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 Paralegals and related occupations in Manitoba:

  • Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 56%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 28%
    • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 7%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 91% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 83% of paralegals and related occupations work all year, while 17% 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 10% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 90% 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: 13% compared to 31% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 35% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Interlake Region Undetermined

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

North Central Region Undetermined

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

North Region Undetermined

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

Parklands Region Undetermined

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

South Central Region Undetermined

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

Southeast Region Undetermined

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

Southwest Region Undetermined

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

Winnipeg Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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.
  • 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Winnipeg region:

  • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 53%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 36%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

SaskatchewanGood

The employment outlook will be good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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.

Here are some key facts about Paralegals and related occupations in Saskatchewan:

  • Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 53%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 27%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 88% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 84% of paralegals and related occupations work all year, while 16% 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 17% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 83% 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: 16% compared to 33% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% 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: 23% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Northern Region Undetermined

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

Prince Albert Region Undetermined

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

Regina–Moose Mountain Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Regina - Moose Mountain 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 57%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 31%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%

Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

  • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 59%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 22%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Undetermined

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

Yorkton–Melville Region Undetermined

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

AlbertaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in Alberta 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 Paralegals and related occupations in Alberta:

  • Approximately 4,350 people work in this occupation.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 37%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 24%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 22%
    • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 13%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 90% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 10% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 77% of paralegals and related occupations work all year, while 23% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 8% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 92% 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: 13% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 46% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 21% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 9% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 34%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 32%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 19%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%

Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 34%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 32%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 19%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%

Calgary Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Paralegals and related occupations in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 1,950 people work in this occupation.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 33%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 28%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%

Camrose–Drumheller Region Undetermined

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

Edmonton Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 1,940 people work in this occupation.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 42%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 23%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%

Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Undetermined

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

Red Deer Region Undetermined

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

Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Undetermined

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

British ColumbiaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Paralegals and related occupations in British Columbia:

  • Approximately 6,200 people work in this occupation.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 33%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 26%
    • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 19%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 18%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 90% compared to 78% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations
  • 79% of paralegals and related occupations work all year, while 21% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks 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: 11% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Cariboo Region Undetermined

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

Kootenay Region Undetermined

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

Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Lower Mainland - 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.
  • 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 4,460 people work in this occupation.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 32%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 26%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 21%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%

Nechako Region Undetermined

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

North Coast Region Undetermined

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

Northeast Region Undetermined

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

Thompson–Okanagan Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 42%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 20%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%

Vancouver Island and Coast Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) 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 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 56%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%

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 was not assessed due to the number of varied occupations included in this occupational group.

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