Lawyers and Quebec Notaries perform some or all of the following duties:

• Advise clients on legal rights, obligations, and risks
• Research case law, statutes, and legal precedents
• Represent clients before courts, tribunals, and administrative boards (lawyers)
• Draft legal documents such as contracts, wills, real estate agreements, and corporate filings
• Negotiate settlements and dispute resolutions (lawyers)
• Provide written legal opinions and compliance advice
• Manage legal files, documentation, and administrative procedures
• Act as mediator, conciliator, or arbitrator in disputes
• Serve as executor, trustee, or guardian in estate and fiduciary matters
• Provide notarial services including authentication of documents (Quebec notaries)

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

• Completion of 2–3 years of undergraduate studies or equivalent (or Quebec college completion).
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a recognized law school is required.
• Successful completion of provincial or territorial bar examination is required.
• Completion of an articling period is mandatory.
• Licensing by a provincial or territorial law society is required.
• Active membership in the law society of the province of practice is mandatory.
• Foreign-trained lawyers must complete credential assessment and National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) requirements.
• Candidates must pass provincial bar exams and be called to the bar in Canada.
• Quebec notaries require a Bachelor’s degree in civil law and a Master’s degree in notarial law.
• Licensing by the Chambre des notaires du Québec is required for notaries.
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills are essential.