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Lawyers and Quebec Notaries  (NOC 4112)
Montréal Region
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Lawyers and Quebec notaries advise clients on legal matters, represent clients before administration boards and draw up legal documents such as contracts and wills. Lawyers also plead cases, represent clients before tribunals and conduct prosecutions in courts of law. Lawyers are employed in law firms and prosecutor's offices. Quebec notaries are employed in notary offices. Both lawyers and Quebec notaries are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments and various business establishments or they may be self-employed. Articling students are included in this group.

Crown attorney, Crown prosecutor, attorney, barrister, corporate counsel, general counsel, law partner, lawyer, legal advisor, notary (Quebec), solicitor.

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Lawyers and Quebec notaries perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Advise clients of their legal rights and all matters related to law
  • Research legal precedents and gather evidence
  • Plead clients' cases before courts of law, tribunals and boards (lawyers only)
  • Draw up legal documents such as real estate transactions, wills, divorces and contracts, and prepare statements of legal opinions
  • Negotiate settlements of civil disputes (lawyers only)
  • Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law
  • May act as mediator, conciliator or arbitrator
  • May act as executor, trustee or guardian in estate and family law matters.

Lawyers and Quebec notaries may specialize in specific areas of the law such as criminal law (lawyers only), corporate law, contract law, taxation law, administrative law, international law, commercial law, real estate law, family and estate law, intellectual property law and labour law.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Montréal, L'Île-Bizard

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Outlook & Prospects for Lawyers and Quebec Notaries in Montréal Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Lawyers and Quebec Notaries in Montréal Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Montréal Region Good 2012-11-20

For the 2012-2014 forecast period, the employment outlook in the Montréal region is Good for this occupation. Opportunities will arise through job creation and retirements.

The level of employment in this occupation has been rising in recent years. The adoption of increasingly complex legislation, the numerous business acquisitions and corporate mergers, the rise in property transactions and the globalization of commercial markets have all boosted demand for legal professionals.

Since this trend is ongoing, the number of lawyers and notaries is expected to continue rising over the 2012-2014 forecast horizon.

Workers in this occupational group are employed in the legal services sector, primarily in law firms and notary offices, in federal, provincial or municipal administrations, or for various companies, where they may be self-employed.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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