▲13%
C$40,128
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
10%
CA$31k
MEDIAN
CA$40k
90%
CA$47k
The average salary for a Legal Administrative Assistant is C$40,128 in 2025
Base Salary
C$31k - C$47k
Bonus
C$288 - C$6k
Total Pay
C$31k - C$47k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Legal Administrative Assistants?
What Do Legal Administrative Assistants Do?
Legal Administrative Assistant Tasks
- Provides support to lawyers and paralegals with research, traveling arrangements, and other important tasks.
- Keeps office supplies in stock.
- Manages schedules for appointment, meetings, conferences, etc.
- Drafts documents for staff across a variety of legal disciplines.
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Common Health Benefits for a Legal Administrative Assistant
Medical
69%
Dental
66%
Vision
59%
None
29%
Gender Breakdown for Legal Administrative Assistants
Female
90.7%
Male
9.3%
This data is based on 43 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Legal Administrative Assistants
What is the highest pay for Legal Administrative Assistants?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Legal Administrative Assistant is CA$47k / year
What is the lowest pay for Legal Administrative Assistants?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Legal Administrative Assistant is CA$31k / year
How can Legal Administrative Assistants increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Legal Administrative Assistant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Legal Administrative Assistant that oversees more junior Legal Administrative Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.