Job Description
Job Title: Trademark Legal Administrative Assistant
Job #: 16596
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Location: Toronto
Salary: $75,000
Benefits: Excellent benefits
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid remote flexibility
Client Profile
Our client, a leading international firm is currently looking for a Trademark Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.
- Multi-service international law firm with offices in 19 cities.
- Numerous Canadian lawyers in the firm have been recognized for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation.
- Office conveniently located in Toronto's Financial District!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare, revise, and prosecute electronic filings, Canadian trademark applications and related reports;
- Attend to deadlines by sending reminder and prioritizing tasks;
- Manage routine inquiries, including, email and calendar management, booking appointments and travel arrangements, and maintaining client contact information;
- Utilize trademark docketing software;
- Opening and closing files; and
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- 5+ year's relevant trademark experience;
- Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate or Law Clerk Degree;
- Strong knowledge of CIPO's online systems;
- Knowledge of Inprotech docketing software would be an asset preferred;
- Familiarity with a docketing software in trademark is essential;
- Excellent proficiency with Word 2016, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Aderant, and knowledge of iManage or a similar document management system would be an asset;
- Ability to work in a fast paced team environment; and
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
How To Apply:
Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16596 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.