Job outlooks for Legal administrative assistants

National Occupational Classification update

We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "legal assistant" was moved from the group Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) to the group Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111).

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legal assistant (13111)

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Note that these outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the NOC. Learn more about our methodology.

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Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2022-2024 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.

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

  • Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 82%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
  • 79% of legal administrative assistants work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 44% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 34 weeks compared to 26 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of legal administrative assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 6% 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 14% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 25% 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: 74% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 12% 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 1242) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 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 Avalon Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 82%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

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 Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 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.

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 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 92%
    • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 8%
  • 68% of legal administrative assistants work all year, while 32% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among 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: 9% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 82% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 15% 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 1242) in Nova Scotia for the 2022-2024 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): 70%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 89% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 11% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 77% of legal administrative assistants work all year, while 23% 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 31 weeks compared to 30 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of legal administrative assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 9% 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: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 26% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 60% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2022-2024 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 Annapolis Valley region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

Cape Breton Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Cape Breton region for the 2022-2024 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 Cape Breton region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 71%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%

Halifax Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Halifax region for the 2022-2024 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 the Halifax region:

  • Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 67%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%

North Shore Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the North Shore region for the 2022-2024 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 North Shore region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 86%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

Southern Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Southern region for the 2022-2024 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 Southern region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • 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%

New BrunswickModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in New Brunswick for the 2022-2024 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 New Brunswick:

  • Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 80%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 89% compared to 83% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • 79% of legal administrative assistants work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 60% and 40% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 29 weeks 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 13% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 67% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% 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 Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2022-2024 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 Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 74%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%

Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2022-2024 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 Moncton - Richibucto region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 84%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%

Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2022-2024 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 92%

QuebecModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in Quebec for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 10,350 people work in this occupation.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 71%
    • Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 8%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 88% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 12% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 67% of legal administrative assistants work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 33 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: 21% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 25% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 36% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 76%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%

Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 82%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

Capitale-Nationale Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2022-2024 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 Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 69%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%

Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • 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): 17%

Chaudière-Appalaches Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2022-2024 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 Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 78%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

Côte-Nord Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2022-2024 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 Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 77%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%

Estrie Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Estrie region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 77%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

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 Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Lanaudière region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • 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): 5%

Laurentides Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Laurentides region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • 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): 7%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%

Laval Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2022-2024 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 several 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 3,880 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

Mauricie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Mauricie region for the 2022-2024 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 Mauricie region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 82%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

Montréal Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2022-2024 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 several 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 3,880 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

Montérégie Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Montérégie region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 2,030 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): 6%

Nord-du-Québec Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2022-2024 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 Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 77%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%

Outaouais Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Outaouais region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 74%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 20%

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2022-2024 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 the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

OntarioModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in Ontario for the 2022-2024 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.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

  • The majority work in firms that provide legal services, such as law offices
  • A smaller number work in public administration and real estate offices

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

  • Steady demand for legal services overall may help support work in this occupation
  • Some opportunities may arise as assistants move into other law professions, such as paralegals, with additional training
  • Consolidation and mergers of law firms, and greater use of computer applications to centralize or automate certain administrative tasks may temper opportunities in this field

What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

  • Completion of a legal administration or law-related postsecondary program may be required
  • Experience in a legal administration role and familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols is an asset

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): 71%
    • 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: 87% compared to 79% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 13% compared to 21% for all occupations
  • 73% of legal administrative assistants work all year, while 27% 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 32 weeks compared to 31 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: 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 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 53% compared to 26% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 21% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 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.

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

  • Approximately 1,540 people work in this occupation.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 85%

Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2022-2024 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.

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

  • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 84%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%

Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2022-2024 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.

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

  • Approximately 1,070 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • 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): 11%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

London Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the London region for the 2022-2024 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.

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

  • Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 85%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2022-2024 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.

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

  • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • 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): 7%

Northeast Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Northeast region for the 2022-2024 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.

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

  • Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 89%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%

Northwest Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Northwest region for the 2022-2024 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 Northwest region:

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 90%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Ottawa Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Ottawa region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

In the Ottawa economic region, the federal government is a key source of employment for legal administrative assistants.

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): 70%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%

Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 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 Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 68%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

Toronto Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Toronto region for the 2022-2024 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.

The Toronto economic region has a large number of law offices and legal departments, which may support work in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 10,200 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): 12%

Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2022-2024 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.

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

  • Approximately 640 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • 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 1242) in Manitoba for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 69%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 87% compared to 79% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 13% compared to 21% for all occupations
  • 73% of legal administrative assistants work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 64% and 36% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 31 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 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 14% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 31% 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: 61% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% 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 Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Southeast region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 69%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%

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 Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Winnipeg region for the 2022-2024 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 several 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): 57%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%

SaskatchewanGood

The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in Saskatchewan for the 2022-2024 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 are the main trends affecting employment?

  • Sustained employment in the legal industry along with an aging workforce will likely support job opportunities in this occupation.
  • 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 1,550 people work in this occupation.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 80%
    • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 7%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 86% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 79% of legal administrative assistants work all year, while 21% 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 35 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of legal administrative assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 14% 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 14% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 32% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 50% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Northern Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Northern region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 10 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 86%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

Prince Albert Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Prince Albert region for the 2022-2024 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 several 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 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 86%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

Regina–Moose Mountain Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2022-2024 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 Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 500 people work in this occupation.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 83%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 680 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): 10%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%

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 Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in Alberta for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 6,500 people work in this occupation.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 68%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 89% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 70% of legal administrative assistants 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 34 weeks compared to 32 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 54% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% compared to 46% 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: 22% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 57% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2022-2024 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 several 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:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • 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): 9%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 6%

Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2022-2024 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 several 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 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • 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): 9%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 6%

Calgary Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Calgary region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 2,860 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): 7%

Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 62%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 19%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%

Edmonton Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Edmonton region for the 2022-2024 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 Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 2,690 people work in this occupation.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 73%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%

Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • 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): 6%

Red Deer Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Red Deer region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 89%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

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 Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in British Columbia for the 2022-2024 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 8,500 people work in this occupation.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Legal services (NAICS 5411): 74%
    • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 10%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 84% compared to 77% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 16% compared to 23% for all occupations
  • 66% of legal administrative assistants work all year, while 34% 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 35 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of legal administrative assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 6% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 94% compared to 48% 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: 21% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 55% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Cariboo Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Cariboo region for the 2022-2024 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.
  • 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 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 75%
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

Kootenay Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Kootenay region for the 2022-2024 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 several 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 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2022-2024 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 5,880 people work in this occupation.
  • 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%

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 Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • 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): 6%

Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Legal administrative assistants (NOC 1242) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2022-2024 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 940 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Legal administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 72%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

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.

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