Legal assistant NOC code

NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for legal assistant.

Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Quick answer

The NOC code for legal assistant is 13111 (Legal administrative assistants), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.

NOC code

13111

TEER 3 · skilled

High-wage

Not listed

No extra CRS points

Category draws

None

IRCC 2026 lists

What NOC 13111 covers

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.

Unit group	13111 — Legal administrative assistants
TEER	TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training
Broad category	Business, finance and administration occupations

Main duties to compare with yours

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

To use NOC 13111 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 13111 →

Other job titles under NOC 13111

Similar titles in other NOC codes

If your duties don't match NOC 13111, one of these may fit better:

Legal advisor — NOC 41101 (Lawyers and Quebec notaries, TEER 1)
Legal counsel — NOC 41101 (Lawyers and Quebec notaries, TEER 1)
Legal firm manager — NOC 10029 (Other business services managers, TEER 0)
Legal survey technician — NOC 22213 (Land survey technologists and technicians, TEER 2)
Legal terminologist — NOC 51114 (Translators, terminologists and interpreters, TEER 1)

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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NOC code for legal assistant?+

In NOC 2021, "legal assistant" is an example title in unit group 13111 — Legal administrative assistants. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.

Is legal assistant eligible for Express Entry?+

NOC 13111 is TEER 3, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.

Does legal assistant get extra CRS points?+

NOC 13111 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.

Can a legal assistant get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+

NOC 13111 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.

What if my job title says legal assistant but my duties are different?+

IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 13111. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.