NOC 13111Legal administrative assistants

TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training

NOC 13111 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Legal administrative assistants. It is classified TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Business, finance & administration

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Definition

Legal administrative assistants perform a variety of secretarial and administrative duties in law offices, legal departments of large firms, real estate companies, land title offices, municipal, provincial and federal courts and government.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents, such as deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs, from handwritten copy, shorthand and machine dictation using computers
Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
Schedule appointments, meetings and conferences for employer
Set up and maintain filing systems, utilizing knowledge of legal records and procedures and frequently controlling confidential materials and documents
Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and coordinate the flow of information internally and with other departments or organizations
Determine and establish office procedures and routines
May supervise and train other staff in procedures and in the use of current software
May attend court, meetings or conferences to take notes, minutes and dictation
May perform other general office work as required including preparing financial statements.

Example job titles

•administrative assistant - legal
•corporate law legal assistant
•legal assistant
•legal assistant - criminal law
•legal secretary
•litigation legal assistant
•litigation secretary
•real estate secretary

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Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, legal administrative assistants are classified under NOC code 13111. This occupation falls under TEER Category 3, making it eligible for various Canadian immigration pathways, including the Express Entry system under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, as well as several Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Individuals in this role are employed by law firms, legal departments of private and public sector organizations, real estate companies, land title offices, and provincial or federal courts.

To meet the occupational requirements of NOC 13111, candidates typically need to complete secondary school, followed by a one- or two-year college program for secretaries or legal secretaries, or have equivalent specialized experience. Key duties include preparing and proofreading legal documents such as deeds, wills, affidavits, and briefs, scheduling appointments, maintaining filing systems, and assisting with court procedures. Accuracy, knowledge of legal terminology, and administrative efficiency are critical elements for success in this role within the Canadian workforce.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

Commonly confused codes

13110Administrative assistants

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 13111 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Legal administrative assistants is TEER 3, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.

What education or training does NOC 13111 usually require?

Legal administrative assistants is classified as TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

Which NOC codes are commonly confused with 13111?

Applicants most often mix up 13111 with 13110 (Administrative assistants). If your real day-to-day duties fit one of those codes better, that mismatch is exactly what an officer flags — double-check before you submit.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.