Job prospects Legal Researcher in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Paralegal and related occupations in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 50%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology