Professional Development Assistant

A place is waiting for you!

Cain Lamarre is the best-established and one of the largest law firms in Quebec. With 550 resources spread across nine regions of Quebec, our reach allows us to offer you exciting career opportunities in a friendly atmosphere.

Cain Lamarre is looking for a professional development assistant to join its Montreal office.

PROFILE

Under the responsibility of the professional practice manager, the professional development assistant acts as a resource person for processes related to professional orders, including continuing education and the annual declaration to the Quebec Bar. She coordinates programs and projects supervised by the team, supports practice group initiatives, participates in the organization of succession planning activities, and contributes to the continuous improvement of internal processes. She also provides administrative support to team members.

The successful candidate will stand out for their attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize, which will enable them to manage multiple files simultaneously. Versatile and client service-oriented, they enjoy working in a team and contributing significantly to the firm’s success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a resource person for processes related to professional orders (continuing education, annual declaration to the Quebec Bar, etc.);
• Coordinate processes related to programs and projects supervised by the team;
• Support initiatives for the firm’s various practice groups;
• Coordinate processes related to professional development programs and various projects led by the team;
• Participate in organizing activities for the firm’s next generation of lawyers;
• Participate in process improvement;
• Ensure that the content of the team and practice group pages on the intranet is up to date and collaborate on the drafting of various content;
• Collaborate with the Cain Lamarre Campus team and the Knowledge Management team;
• Provide administrative support to team members;
• Perform any other related tasks.

SKILLS AND QUALITIES SOUGHT

• Hold a college diploma (DEC) or bachelor’s degree (BAC) in administration or a related field;
• Have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in administration or any other relevant experience;
• Experience in a professional services environment (an asset);
• Excellent oral and written French skills;
• Organizational skills, thoroughness, and attention to detail;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities;
• Good analytical, synthesis, and initiative skills;
• Autonomy and team spirit;
• Intellectual curiosity and interest in continuous improvement.

BENEFITS

• Full-time, permanent position;
• Group insurance paid in part by the employer;
• Group retirement plan;
• Telemedicine and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Health and wellness program.

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