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Legal Administrator 1-2 years’ experience

Legal Administrator 1-2 years’ experience Job Description

Legal administrators in Canada with 1-2 years’ experience play an important role in supporting more senior administrators and lawyers, and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the legal practice.

Typical legal administrators with 1-2 years’ experience duties:

Provide administrative and legal support to lawyers and the legal team, including: Managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and ensuring deadlines are met. Preparing and maintaining client files electronically and physically. Drafting and formatting basic legal documents (e.g., letters, court filings) following established templates (complexity may vary). Processing legal correspondence (incoming and outgoing mail, email). Assisting with client intake procedures and data management. Manage client communication, including: Responding to client inquiries and requests in a professional and courteous manner (may include some phone calls or emails). Scheduling client meetings and preparing agendas. Manage billing and accounts receivable, including: Preparing legal bills and invoices according to firm guidelines. Processing client payments and following up on outstanding accounts (may vary depending on the firm). Maintaining accurate financial records (may vary depending on the firm). Perform other legal and administrative tasks as assigned by lawyers or supervisors.

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Salary for Legal Administrator 1-2 years’ experience
44750 - 58000
25th percentile
44750
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
51250
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
58000
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Law Clerk Manager 71250 82250 100750 Senior/Supervising Law Clerk, 7+ Years' Experience 70500 81500 97000 Midlevel Law Clerk, 4-6 Years' Experience 63500 73750 85250 Law Clerk, 2-3 Years' Experience 52750 60750 67250 Law Clerk, 0-1 Year Experience 47250 52750 62000 Paralegal 47000 60250 74000 Senior Legal Assistant 64500 75500 82250 Legal Assistant 48000 57000 68000 Senior/Executive Legal Administrator, 12+ Years' Experience 57750 67750 81750 Legal Administrator, 7-11 Years' Experience 59750 66000 76500 Legal Administrator, 3-6 Years' Experience 53250 58500 64750 Legal Administrative Assistant 44750 53750 60750 File/Records Clerk 39250 45750 50500
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