He apprenticed in law with Michel-Amable Berthelot Dartigny but then was hired as clerk assistant and assistant of the translator for the Legislative Council. In 1797, he became the translator for the council. He was named justice of the peace and also served as commissioner for various projects.
He started his career in law by working under Michel-Amable Berthelot Dartigny before being employed as a junior staff member and assistant to the translator for the Legislative Council. This position eventually led to him becoming the council's official translator in 1797. He was also appointed justice of the peace and worked on various projects.