Legal Assistant – Notarial Law

There is a place for you!  

Cain Lamarre is the best-established and one of the largest law firms in Quebec. With 15 offices and 550 resources, including nearly 300 legal professionals, lawyers, and notaries active in all areas of law, combined with deeply rooted values that put people first, we can offer you a stimulating career (or internship) in a welcoming environment. 

Cain Lamarre is seeking a legal assistant for his Saguenay office.

PROFILE SOUGHT

The successful candidate will stand out for their attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize, enabling them to manage multiple files simultaneously. Versatile and client-focused, they enjoy working as part of a team and contributing significantly to the firm’s success. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In collaboration with our notaries:

• Assist professionals in drafting legal documents (agreements, hypothecs, sales, wills, protection mandates, and others)
• Prepare financing and sales files
• Adapt and customize templates
• Do legal research online in various databases (Business Registry, Land Registry, RDPRM, etc.)
• Follow up on files, deadlines, and schedules
• Prepare and publish notarized documents online
• Enter timesheets and proactively participate in the billing process
• Prepare and send official documentation to clients 
• Maintain files in accordance with the standards of the Chamber of Notaries
• All other related tasks

SKILLS AND QUALITIES SOUGHT

• Excellent mastery of French, both spoken and written
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Autonomy and teamwork
• Strong organizational skills and a sense of responsibility
• Attention to detail, and good work methods
• Ability to manage priorities, work quickly and efficiently
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• DEP in secretarial studies or relevant work experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience
• Ability to handle files confidentially 

BENEFITS

• Group insurance paid in part by the employer
• Group pension plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Annual health and wellness reimbursement program

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