41101

Lawyers and Quebec notaries

TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Education, law, social & government services

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Definition

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 unit group.

Main duties

This group performs 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.

Example job titles

•barrister
•corporate counsel
•Crown Attorney
•law partner
•lawyer
•legal advisor
•legal counsel
•legislative counsel

Overview

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Lawyers and Quebec Notaries are categorized under NOC code 41101. This highly skilled occupation falls under TEER 1, which requires a university degree at the professional level. Professionals in this category advise clients on legal matters, represent clients before courts and administrative tribunals, and draft legal documents. In Quebec, notaries perform unique duties, including drafting agreements, wills, and public acts, as well as representing clients in non-contentious matters.

To practice in Canada under NOC 41101, individuals must meet stringent licensing and educational requirements. Lawyers must hold a law degree, complete a period of articling, pass the bar examination, and obtain licensing from a provincial or territorial law society. Quebec notaries must hold a law degree, obtain a Diploma of Notarial Law, and register with the Chambre des notaires du Québec. Eligible applicants in this occupation can pursue Canadian permanent residency through federal economic pathways like the Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program, or various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official guidelines, always refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or consult a regulated immigration professional.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.