Job Description
Job Title: IP Legal AssistantJob #: 16556Job Type: Full time, permanentLocation: TorontoSalary: $75,000Benefits: Excellent benefitsRemote Flexibility: Hybrid remote flexibility Client ProfileOur client, a leading firm is currently looking for an IP Legal Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.National law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world.Excellent opportunity for challenging and rewarding career opportunities.Office conveniently located in Downtown Toronto! Duties and Responsibilities:- Draft, prepare, format, and revise all correspondence and submissions for Intellectual Property Offices;- File submissions with CIPO, the USPTO, and WIPO;- Review all Pattsy information;- Contact Intellectual Property Offices to resolve inquiries, status updates, changes to paperwork and follow ups;- Manage physical and electronic files for the IP group;- Requisition new files and maintain a record of all client files and client data;- Liaising with billing analyst on prebills and invoices;- Process expense reports, outgoing fee payments, and incoming client payments;- Conduct searches for and downloading patents, trademarks, and designs, using foreign and domestic databases, as requested by the lawyer;- Additional tasks as required. Requirements:- Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate or Law Clerk Degree;- 3+ years of Legal Assistant experience in an Intellectual Property group;- Strong Patent and Trademark experience is required;- Knowledge of IP laws, with ability to remain up to date on changes to IP legislation and practice;- Knowledge of Pattsy and iManage or comparable document management system;- Proficient in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);- Flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing laws and practices and constructive feedback;- Ability to liaise professionally and comfortable with to clients, lawyers, and government agencies;- Ability to work independently and within tight timelines;- Strong communication skills and a team player with a positive and proactive attitude;- Ability to project manage multiple files and lawyers’ practices with a high attention to detail; and- Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills. How To ApplyKindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16556 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant. Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.