Job Name: Legal researcher - Canada
Job Description:
Legal researchers conduct research on legal issues, case law, and statutes to support legal professionals in their work.
Designation:
None
Name of Organization:
Narang Law Office
BC Public Service
The Coca-Cola Company
University of Waterloo
Ministry of the Attorney General
Job Market In The Country:
The job market for legal researchers in Canada is generally good, with the expected number of job openings to exceed the number of job seekers over the next few years. According to the Job Bank of Canada, employment of legal researchers is projected to grow 5% from 2022 to 2031
The increasing complexity of legal research, as lawyers face new challenges such as globalization, technological change, and an aging workforce.
The growing importance of legal research in helping lawyers to develop strong legal arguments and win cases.
The need for legal researchers to help lawyers to comply with increasingly complex legal regulations.
As a result of these factors, there is a strong demand for legal researchers in Canada. Legal researchers play a vital role in the legal system, providing support to lawyers with a wide range of research tasks, such as:
Conducting legal research on specific legal issues
Summarizing and analyzing legal cases and statutes
Preparing legal memoranda and briefs
Assisting lawyers with trial preparation
Salary and Benefits:
The average salary for a legal researcher in Canada is $76,841 per year.
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Retirement savings plan
Professional development opportunities
On-the-job training
Performance bonuses
Signing bonuses
Relocation assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Child care assistance
Taxes and Financial Implications:
$50,198 to $99,871 : 20.50%
$99,872 to $150,473 : 26%
Language Requirements:
The language requirements for legal researcher jobs in Canada vary depending on the employer and the specific job duties. However, most employers require fluency in either English or French, or both
Eligibility Criteria
A law degree (LL.B or J.D.) is usually required. Legal researchers often have experience working as lawyers or in legal research roles.