Trade-mark Legal Assistant Permanent

Fabulous full service law firm is growing! The firm is looking for a Trade-mark Legal Assistant to work for 1 busy professional.

Responsibilities 

• Prepare, amend and attend to electronic filings and prosecution of Canadian trade-mark applications and related reports.
• Monitor deadlines, send reminders and assist with the preparation and filing of reports to clients and responses to deadlines.
• Organize and prioritize work, initiate follow up as required.
• Prepare routine correspondence, book appointments and travel arrangements, and maintain client contact information in database.
• Work with trade-mark docketing software.
• Handle routine administrative and general office duties,
• Open and close files.
• The ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment on a team is essential.

Requirements

• 5+ years of trade-mark experience.
• Strong computer skills with excellent knowledge of standard software (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe, DM).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English (both verbal and written), including the ability to deal with clients and all levels of staff.
• Strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, highly organized and proactive.
• Knowledge of Inprotech docketing software would be preferred; familiarity with a docketing software in the trademark area is essential.
• Strong file management, scheduling, billing, accounts receivable and database management capabilities.
• Working knowledge of CIPO’s online systems is essential.