Job Description: Trademark Legal Assistant


Company: Kent Legal
Location: Toronto, Ontario (Downtown)
Job Category: Legal Support Position
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $up to $70K - Annual

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Trademark Legal Assistant

Trademark Legal Assistant - #13823

Responsibilities:

  • Provide full legal administrative support to 2 lawyers with their intellectual property (Trademark prosecution) practice;
  • manage due dates, calendars, and reminders;
  • answer/re-route mail, email, and phone calls;
  • open/ close / maintain legal files;
  • prepare correspondence and legal documents using precedents;
  • file trademark applications and extensions;
  • assist with docketing and billing; and
  • provide other admin support as needed.

Requirements:

  • 3 years of Trademark legal experience;
  • Knowledge of trademark prosecution, opposition proceedings, and copyright law;
  • Strong proficiency with MS Office, and previous experience using Elite, DMS, and PATTSY (preferred);
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills;
  • Federal court experience would be an asset!

What’s in it for you:

  • Well-known, reputable law firm
  • Convenient downtown Toronto location
  • Salary up to $70K and excellent benefits package!
  • Very interesting practice!

Any experience as an IP legal assistant or law clerk, or in Patent law would be an asset here too!

HOW TO APPLY:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #13823 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.