IP Trademark Legal Assistant
ID: 5327
Job Description
IP Trademark Legal Assistant
Calling all Trademark stars! Our Client is seeking a hard-working Legal Assistant who can assist their busy professional in the Intellectual Property Trademark department. Alongside a dynamic group of legal professionals, our Client is committed to help you reach your full potential and provide opportunities for professional development. If you are a highly motivated individual with Trademark experience and would like to gain invaluable experience through this position, apply now! Amazing benefits and competitive salary offered.
Salary: Up to $68K
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing, amending and attending to electronic filings and prosecution of Canadian trademark applications and related reports
- Monitoring deadlines, sending reminders and assisting with the preparation and filing of reports to clients and responses to deadlines
- Preparing dockets and accounts for approval. Must be comfortable with numbers and possess a strong working proficiency with all accounting and billing procedures.
- Preparing routine correspondence, administrative tasks, and maintaining client contact information in database
- Prioritizing incoming work, following through on assignments and managing ongoing tasks
- Implementing and maintaining practice management systems on behalf of busy professionals
- Opening and closing files
- Other duties as required
Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Program
- 5+ years’ experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant with proficient experience and knowledge in Intellectual Property/Trade Marks.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, proofreading abilities and attention to detail
- Ability to excel in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to communicate in a professional, efficient manner with clients and external contacts as well as internally throughout the firm
- Ability to work independently, as well in a team, with minimum supervision when required.
- Excellent proficiency with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina at sabrina@cartelinc.com
