Legal Assistant

3 weeks ago

Canada Rowand LLP Full time

Job description:

Rowand LLP is looking for a full-time Intellectual Property legal assistant or clerk with an excellent eye for detail, strong time management skills, and effective collaboration skills. This position is part of a team of IP assistants providing the full range of key supports to professionals, with a strong focus on patent and trademark prosecution.

Responsibilities:

  • Processing incoming correspondence on patent and trademark matters and docketing associated deadlines
  • Monitoring patent and trademark due dates
  • Preparing forms and documents for filing and prosecuting patents and trademarks, including Canadian, US and PCT applications
  • Corresponding with clients and adhering to the firm’s client service standards
  • Submitting electronic bills to clients using various electronic billing systems, such as Tymetrix and Serengeti
  • Managing accounting and billing duties including generating WIP lists and AR lists using Soluno

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 4+ years experience as an IP legal assistant/clerk
  • Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate, Law Clerk Diploma, or relevant combination of education and work experience
  • Familiarity with PATTSY and experience with direct US patent filings is a significant asset
  • High quality oral and written communications skills, including the ability to correspond directly with clients
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and to handle high-volume workloads
  • Experience working with accounting software, entering disbursements, and generating invoices is an asset

The firm’s office is in downtown Toronto, but hybrid and remote work arrangements are available. Qualified candidates may be permitted to work fully remotely and applicants from outside of Toronto are invited to apply. The firm offers a flexible benefit package, including dental and extended health care.

Rowand LLP is a boutique IP firm entrusted with creating and growing patent and trademark portfolios for Canadian clients ranging from small start-ups to large multinationals. With our focus on high-tech innovation and our direct involvement in both US and Canadian prosecution for an impressive roster of top tier clients, we work at the leading edge of recent developments in challenging patentable subject matter issues.

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Rowand LLP is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all employees and job applicants, and strongly encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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