Job prospects Lawyer in the Montérégie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Lawyers and Quebec notaries" in the Montérégie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Lawyers and Quebec notaries in the Montérégie Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Lawyers and Quebec notaries (NOC 41101) in the Montérégie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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.

Employment in this group primarily depends on the number of legal disputes and the ability to pay from their various clients.   

The generally rising cost of living, particularly housing, and the high interest rates are eroding households' spending capacity and reducing their willingness to engage in legal proceedings.   

For lawyers, several traditional fields remain in demand, such as family law, tax law, and immigration law, while newer sectors, such as intellectual property law, are growing. In the field of commercial law, businesses and organizations are expected to continue seeking professionals in this area.    

For notaries, the demand for wills and mandates in the event of incapacity is expected to remain strong due to the aging population. Additionally, the decline in mortgage rates is likely to support a recovery in the housing market. The anticipated activity in the real estate market during the forecast period should create demand for mortgage contracts that must be registered by a notary. 


Here are some key facts about Lawyers and Quebec notaries in the Montérégie region:

  • Approximately 3,890 people work in this occupation.
  • Lawyers and Quebec notaries mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 70%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Lawyers and Quebec notaries across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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