Legal Administrative Assistant-Trademark Opposition

OverviewLegal Administrative Assistant-Trademark Opposition & IP LitJoin to apply for the Legal Administrative Assistant-Trademark Opposition & IP Lit role at Gowling WLGLegal Administrative Assistant-Trademark Opposition & IP Lit18 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Legal Administrative Assistant-Trademark Opposition & IP Lit role at Gowling WLGAbout Gowling WLGAt Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.When it comes to diversity, we not only accept it — we celebrate it, support it and thrive on it. To create an engaging and rewarding place to work, we seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks / paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support staff work together as a team and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.ProfileWe are currently recruiting for Legal Administrative Assistants to join our fast-paced team to provide support to professionals in our Intellectual Property (IP) Department. We are looking for a candidate with experience in Trademark Opposition and IP Litigation.ResponsibilitiesPrepare, amend and attend to electronic filings with respect to applications, summary cancellation proceedings, and oppositions with CIPOMonitor filing and opposition deadlines, send reminders and assist professionals in preparing and filing timely responses to deadlinesPreparation and amendment of commercial documents related to intellectual property matters, all at the direction of legal professionalsOrganize all client requests and independently keep track of due dates, consulting with professionals as appropriateFollow-up with clients and / or foreign associates to ensure instructions are received on time to meet all deadlinesPrepare materials for filing court documents and affidavits for Federal CourtsHandle inquiries from clients and internal contacts, independently prepare routine correspondence and perform administrative tasksImplement and maintain practice management systems on behalf of busy professionalsSchedule appointments, travel arrangements and manage calendarsMaintain client contact information in databasePrepare accounts and manage pre-bills, and have a strong working proficiency with all accounting and billing proceduresRun related reports and open, close and maintain filesOther duties as requiredQualificationsLegal Administrative Assistant Diploma from a recognized college preferred5+ years of experience as a legal administrative assistant with proficient experience and knowledge in Intellectual Property Litigation, Trademark Opposition and dealing with Federal and Superior Courts; experience with the Madrid Protocol would be an assetAbility to support more than one professional and undertake additional responsibilities as required within the share and teamStrong attention to detail and exceptional proofreading skillsExcellent oral and written communication skills, including a strong knowledge of grammar and exceptional spelling and proofreading abilitiesMust possess excellent client service skills with the ability to directly interact in a professional, efficient manner with internal and external clientsAbility to take instructions, prioritize incoming work, follow through on assignments and manage ongoing tasksHighly organized, team player with the ability to work under pressure, deal with changing priorities and meet strict deadlinesWorking knowledge of Inprotech, or similar database and CIPO’s online systems would be an assetStrong technical skills, with proficiency with Microsoft 365 : Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, ExcelGowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionLegalIndustriesLaw PracticeReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Gowling WLG by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Legal Administrative Assistant” roles.Legal Assistant, Insolvency & RestructuringFuture Opportunities : Legal Assistant & Law Clerk - 2025Legal Assistant - Floater (Various Practice Areas)Legal Executive Assistant / Document Specialist : 1600 - Midnight ETLegal Administrative Assistant - Business LawWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.J-18808-Ljbffr #J-18808-Ljbffr