Trademark Assistant (Contract)
ID: 6438
Job Description
Trademark Assistant (Contract)
Salary: Up to $70K
Looking for an opportunity to work with a top-tier law firm and build your professional portfolio? We’ve got just the right thing for you! Our Client, a busy, fast-paced, law firm is seeking a Trademark Assistant to join their Intellectual Property Group on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have three (3) years’ of foreign Trademark experience within a law firm – so if this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you! Friendly team, great office space, supportive work environment, and a competitive salary is all offered at this amazing firm. Apply now!
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for all aspects in the administration of domestic and foreign Trademarks
- Assisting with the billing of Trademark matters and running financial reports
- Manages the flow of incoming and outgoing Trademark correspondence
- Manages the flow of incoming emails
- Manages due date lists for all Trademarks
- Administrative support in preparing and filing new Trademark applications
- Initial drafting of straightforward responses to office actions and filing of responses with CIPO, upon Agents’ review
- Other duties upon request
Qualifications
- College Diploma from a Legal Assistant program
- Strong administrative experience
- Minimum of 3 years of foreign Trademark experience, preferably in a law firm
- Strong technical skills with working knowledge of MS Office 2013
- Strong attention to detail with solid proof-reading skills
- Flexibility, patience and the ability to adapt to change
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines and manage a high volume desk
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to take initiative when appropriate
- Positive outlook and the ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to work under pressure
- Bilingualism would be considered an asset
To apply, please forward your resume to Jennifer Mulligan at jennifer@cartelinc.com
