Real estate secretary NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for real estate secretary.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for real estate secretary 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
- Corporate law legal assistant
- Legal assistant
- Legal secretary
- Litigation legal assistant
- Litigation secretary
- Administrative assistant - legal
- Legal assistant - criminal law
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 13111, one of these may fit better:
- Commercial real estate agent — NOC 63101 (Real estate agents and salespersons, TEER 3)
- Corporate secretary — NOC 12100 (Executive assistants, TEER 2)
- Estate and trust administrator — NOC 11109 (Other financial officers, TEER 1)
- Medical secretary — NOC 13112 (Medical administrative assistants, TEER 3)
- Private secretary — NOC 13110 (Administrative assistants, TEER 3)
- Real estate agent — NOC 63101 (Real estate agents and salespersons, TEER 3)
- Real estate agent supervisor — NOC 63101 (Real estate agents and salespersons, TEER 3)
- Real estate appraiser — NOC 12203 (Assessors, business valuators and appraisers, TEER 2)
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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 real estate secretary?+
In NOC 2021, "real estate secretary" 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 real estate secretary 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 real estate secretary 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 real estate secretary 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 real estate secretary 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.