Legal Assistant

Cain Lamarre is the best-established and one of the largest law firms in Quebec. Our reach, with 550 resources based in nine regions across Quebec, allows us to offer you exciting career opportunities in a welcoming environment.

Cain Lamarre is looking for a legal assistant for their office in Sherbrooke, located at 455 King Street West, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 6E9.

PROFILE

The successful candidate will stand out for their attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize, ensuring they can manage multiple files simultaneously. Independent and client-focused, they enjoy working as part of a team to contribute significantly to the success of the firm.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively coordinate file follow-ups, deadlines, and schedules;
• Transcribe documents;
• Do legal research in different computer databases (SOQUIJ, REQ, land registry, etc.);
• Prepare and assist lawyers in drafting correspondence and legal proceedings, , agreements, and various legal documents;
• Assist in the process of opening, monitoring, updating, closing, and archiving physical and electronic files;
• Bring documents and proceedings to court for filing, and pick up and send priority/registered mail at the post office.

SKILLS AND QUALITIES SOUGHT

• DVS in secretarial studies with legal attestation OR relevant work experience;
• Experience in litigation is an asset;
• Excellent mastery of French, both spoken and written;
• Excellent mastery of Microsoft Office;
• Highly developed customer service skills with good communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and friendly approach;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once;
• Attention to detail and good team spirit.

BENEFITS

• Full-time, permanent position;
• Group insurance paid in part by the employer;
• Group retirement plan;
• Telemedicine and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Flexible schedule and work-life balance;
• Hybrid work;
• Free on-site parking.

*All applications will be treated confidentially. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.