Bar Association Intern

Ministry or organizationQuebec Automobile Insurance Corporation

Number of positions to be filled1

Employment statusInternship

General information

The SAAQ is more than just a license!

The Quebec Automobile Insurance Corporation is more than 4,500 talents who contribute with heart and commitment to providing secure access to the road network to the entire population of Quebec. Together, we exercise a positive influence on the lives of thousands of people, and that is very inspiring.

If you wish to evolve in a friendly work environment where innovation and progress are encouraged, join us at the Corporation to build a career full of opportunities!

What you need to know

• Department: Litigation Department, Civil Counseling and Litigation Department
• Employment area: Legal case, administrative and civil law
• Expected start date: The start date is scheduled for September, although it may also take place at another time depending on operational needs.
• Salary: Minimum hourly rate of $31.77 and a 6.5% increase is added to this rate to compensate for certain social benefits.

It is your responsibility to submit a complete, detailed application (your education and work experience) and provide supporting documents. Only the information provided will be considered to match your profile and salary level.

Why choose us?

• For quality support

You will be supervised by specialists who will share their expertise and guide you throughout your journey.

• To develop your skills and express your ideas

You will have the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice, demonstrate your creativity, and acquire new skills.

• To tackle exciting challenges

You will work on interesting projects that will allow you to explore new horizons.

• For long-term employment prospects

You may be able to access occasional or regular positions once you have your degree.

• To enjoy many benefits

You will benefit from a friendly work environment as well as modern, collaborative, and accessible spaces.

At the SAAQ, it is allowed to do more and make things move! Here is what your daily routine will look like:

• Analyze legal issues to identify points of contention, determine applicable laws, develop strategies, write procedures, and gather evidence (documents) based on legal research (doctrine and case law).
• Present cases to the court, defend the Corporation's position, question and cross-examine witnesses, and participate in court appearances.
• Write legal documents (procedural acts, legal opinions, etc.).
• Ensure case follow-up by collaborating with various stakeholders (prosecutors, court) and updating management information.
• Travel across Quebec to attend hearings and vacations, and gain practical experience.
• Desired profile and application procedures

The profile we are looking for

• Recognized for your autonomy, sense of judgment, and ability to take initiative in a thoughtful manner.
• High professional rigor and attention to detail, especially in legal writing.
• Sense of work organization that is effective, even in a context where multiple cases are evolving in parallel.
• Ability to prioritize your tasks, adapt quickly to unforeseen events, and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to adapt your speech to your audience.
• Interest in teamwork, while being able to carry out mandates independently.
• Versatility, intellectual curiosity, and a strong desire to learn.
• Comfort in evolving in a dynamic and practice-oriented environment.
• Available to travel across different regions of Quebec, depending on the needs related to the cases (hearings, vacations, etc.).

The person we are looking for must

• Be enrolled full-time at the Quebec Bar School;
• The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in law and have passed the academic part of the Bar School;
• A valid driver's license is required since several trips outside are required;
• Possess Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or a work permit issued by the federal authority competent to occupy a position in the public service of Quebec;
• Have appropriate knowledge of French and English for the duties of the position.

Are you ready to hit the road with us? Here is how.

Your application must be submitted by no later than August 24, at 11:59 p.m.

Only applications received through the public service online allocation platform will be considered.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

To complete your internship, the candidate must provide the following documents:

• A cover letter and curriculum vitae;
• Proof of registration with the Quebec Bar;
• Proof of admissibility to the internship issued by the Bar School, namely:
• + The most recent grade report;
• The degrees obtained and the grade reports from the college and university institutions attended.

**The conditions for carrying out the internship are subject to the transmission of the grade report or an email from the Bar indicating to the student that he/she is admissible to the internship as well as the date of the beginning of admissibility.

Do you have any questions?

Do not hesitate to contact the employment attraction and promotion team at the email address talents@saaq.gouv.qc.ca, indicating "Internship Bar Application - Montreal" in the subject line of the email.

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Work location address(es)

• 500 Sherbrooke West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A3C6
• Administrative region
• Montreal
• Employment domain
• Administration, business, accounting and finance
• Justice and public protection
• Employment categoryProfessional jobs
• Body - Employment class115.01 - Lawyer and notary
• Complexity levelStandard
• AvailabilityWeek
• Working hoursDay
• Number of hours per week35 hours
• Publication end dateAugust 24, 2026