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NOC 42200 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Paralegals and related occupations. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, 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.
Classification
Education, law, social & government services
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Definition
Paralegals prepare legal documents and conduct research to assist lawyers or other professionals. Independent paralegals provide legal services to the public as allowed by government legislation, or provide paralegal services on contract to law firms or other establishments. Justices of the peace administer oaths, issue subpoenas, summonses and warrants and perform other court-related duties such as conducting bail hearings. Notaries public administer oaths, take affidavits, sign legal documents and perform other activities according to the scope of their practice. Trademark agents advise clients on intellectual property matters. Paralegals are employed by law firms, by record search companies and in legal departments throughout the public and private sectors. Independent paralegals are usually self-employed. Justices of the peace are employed by federal, provincial, municipal, and territorial courts. Notaries public are employed by government and in the public and private sectors or they may be self-employed. Trademark agents are employed by law firms and legal departments throughout the public and private sectors, trademark development and search firms or they may be self-employed.
Main duties
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Overview
NOC 42200 covers paralegals and related occupations in Canada, representing a TEER 2 category under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. This group includes paralegals, independent paralegals, notary publics, and trademark agents. These professionals perform legal research, prepare legal documents, draft wills, and assist lawyers in various tasks. In jurisdictions where permitted, licensed independent paralegals may also represent clients before administrative tribunals and lower-level courts.
To qualify for this occupation, candidates typically require a college diploma in a paralegal program or a bachelor's degree in law, alongside specific licensing requirements depending on the province or territory. For example, paralegals practicing independently in Ontario must be licensed by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO). Because NOC 42200 is classified under TEER 2, skilled workers in this occupation may be eligible for Canadian immigration through the Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program, as well as several Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) aligned with the legal sector.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Paralegals and related occupations is TEER 2, 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.
Paralegals and related occupations is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.