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Working as a legal assistant will provide you with invaluable experience. It is often a launching point for a career in law. You will work under a lawyer and support them by conducting research, preparing legal documents, scheduling meetings and court dates, and working with clients. You need a good grasp of the law, are an excellent communicator and you need to be self-motivated.
Legal assistants provide support to lawyers. You work in an office setting during normal business hours. However, additional hours may be required to meet tight deadlines. You may also need to travel to court, offsite locations, and work remotely on occasion. You will be assigned tasks by your supervisor.
Gaining experience as a legal assistant can help you move on to other related roles such as legal aid, paralegal or legal executive assistants for lawyers.
Legal assistants working in the Quebec City area make between $47,000 and $66,000 per year. You make more as you gain experience in the position. Here is a breakdown of the salary scale for this job:
annual: $54,500
monthly: $4,542
weekly: $1,135
hourly: $28.39
lowest salary: $47,000 per year
average salary: $54,500 per year
highest salary: $66,000 per year
junior salary: $47,000-$55,200 per year
intermediate salary: $49,000-$60,000 per year
senior salary: $52,000-$66,000 per year
Your duties will vary day to day based on current priorities and your employer. Here are the top responsibilities that will be part of your job description:
Legal assistants typically work in law offices, for paralegals, or in a corporation within the legal department. Working for other businesses is also a possibility.
Legal assistants require a diverse skill set. Top candidates have a combination of technical and soft skills, including the following:
To work as a legal assistant, companies prefer you have previous experience and have completed or are on your way to completing a paralegal program. Some employers may accept a high school diploma if you have significant experience.