Job prospects Commercial Law Paralegal near Halifax (NS)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Paralegal and related occupations" near Halifax (NS) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Paralegal and related occupations near Halifax (NS). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Paralegals and related occupations in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 580 people work in this occupation.
- Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 36%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 36%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Paralegal and related occupations across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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