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Paralegal I Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Paralegal I salary in Canada?
  How much does a Paralegal I in Canada make? The median annual Paralegal I salary in Canada is C$77,563, as of August 26, 2026, with a range usually between C$67,952-C$88,144 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Paralegal I may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Paralegal I in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Paralegal I in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Paralegal I in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of August 26, 2026

• Job Description for Paralegal I
  Assists and supports attorneys with research and document preparation for court proceedings and legal transactions. Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to research and analyze legal topics. Drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and contracts. Conducts fact-finding, data collection, and analysis used to prepare statements and arguments. Assists attorneys with depositions, interviews, discovery, and investigations. Manages, organizes, and archives documents with software tools and technology. Applies specialized legal terminology appropriately in documents. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Paralegal Certification. Typically reports to an attorney. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. View full job description

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• Industries that include Paralegal I
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• Categories that include Paralegal I
  • Legal Services

• Paralegal I Salaries by Province in Canada
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  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
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