Job prospects Lawyer in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Lawyers and Quebec notaries in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for lawyers and quebec notaries (NOC 41101) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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 occupational group primarily depends on the number of legal disputes and the ability to pay from their clients.

The rising cost of living is limiting household spending power and reducing their willingness to initiate legal proceedings.

Among 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 gaining momentum. Furthermore, businesses will continue to utilize the services of commercial law specialists.

For notaries, the aging population will help sustain demand for wills and mandates in the event of incapacity. In addition, lower mortgage rates should contribute to a recovery in the housing market, which will stimulate demand for mortgage contracts that must be registered by a notary.

Here are some key facts about lawyers and quebec notaries in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Lawyers and Quebec notaries mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 84%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology