IP Legal Assistant – Patent Law
Job Description
IP Legal Assistant – Patent Law
Are you detailed, well-organized, and confident? Well then, one of Toronto’s most prominent, well-recognized firms is looking for you! Our Client is seeking an Intellectual Property Assistant to join their team of legal professionals. The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and friendly, providing a space for you to do your best work! The role will require you to support the Intellectual Property Group with preparing legal files, docketing, scheduling, and other legal administrative tasks. Take a chance on yourself and apply today for this amazing opportunity! Competitive salary, great benefits, and perks also offered.
Salary: $68K
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor deadlines and prepare deadline reports
- Docketing Foreign and Canadian patent/design deadlines
- Paying Canadian maintenance, exam, and final fees on-line and dealing with notices from CIPO (managing and reporting notices and associated correspondence)
- Preparing and filing assignments, entitlement, change of address, and corrections on-line
- Preparing and filing Canadian patent/design applications and PCT patent applications on-line
- Handle daily administrative tasks
- Manage duties related to accounting
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience as an Intellectual Property Clerk/Legal Assistant in the Patent area
- Successful completion of a post-secondary Law Clerk program
- Microsoft 365 suite of applications
- Knowledge of PATTSY is considered an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
- Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential information
How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina at sabrina@cartelinc.com
