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 learned law from Michel-Amable Berthelot Dartigny but then took up a position as a junior staff member and assistant to the translator for the Legislative Council. In 1797, he became the council's official translator. He was appointed justice of the peace and also worked on various assignments.