Patent and Trademark Legal Assistant – Maternity Leave Contract #5174
Our client is seeking a full-time Patent and Trademark Legal Assistant to provide maternity leave coverage. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join a collaborative intellectual property team consisting of a Partner, Senior Counsel, Associate, Paralegal, and other Legal Administrative Assistants.
Our client is committed to supporting personal and professional growth and offers a supportive environment for a candidate looking to further develop their patent and trademark legal skills.
The Role
The successful candidate will assist a team of professionals with a variety of intellectual property matters, including docketing deadlines, document production, and supporting various stages of patent and trademark prosecution. Responsibilities will include:
- Managing patent, trademark, and design portfolios.
- Conducting patent, trademark, and design searches.
- Preparing and filing patent, trademark, and design applications.
- Preparing amendments and responses.
- Reviewing and reporting correspondence.
- Communicating with clients and foreign associates.
- Managing critical deadlines and performing general administrative duties.
- Assisting with other related duties as required.
The Ideal Candidate
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented professional who produces high-quality work, manages competing priorities effectively, and remains organized under pressure. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a positive and adaptable attitude, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal certificate or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a law firm, preferably within an intellectual property practice. Experience supporting patent and/or trademark professionals is a strong asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) and United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) filing procedures, deadlines, and correspondence. Experience with foreign filing processes is an asset.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with proven experience drafting, formatting, proofreading, and editing legal correspondence and documents.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple files and consistently meet critical deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a client-service mindset.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience with legal practice management and document management systems is an asset.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment, initiative, and discretion when handling confidential information.
- A positive, collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to a high-performing team.
Work Arrangement
The successful candidate will be required to work full-time in the office for a minimum of three months. Following this period, the position offers the flexibility to work from home three days per week as part of our client’s hybrid work model.
Compensation & Benefits
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth, including:
- Firm-paid extended health, dental, vision care, life insurance, and AD&D benefits.
- Disability insurance.
- Ten days of paid sick and personal time.
- Fifteen days of vacation leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Education/tuition allowance.
- Health and wellness allowance.
- RRSP matching program.
- Work-from-home allowance.
- Cell/mobile phone subsidy.
- Firm social events.
Please send resume to legal@rjohnsoncorp.com, attention Richard.
While we thank all those who apply for their time, only those who are short-listed will be contacted due to the high volume of resumes received.