Patent Legal Assistant

5 months ago


Toronto, Canada The Elusive Fox Inc. Full time

Our client, a prominent law firm located in Toronto’s financial district, is on the hunt for a Patent Legal Assistant for a 15-month contract. If you have experience in the patent area and have a desire to work within an internationally renowned team to secure Canadian and worldwide protection and provide IP rights enforcement, we are looking for you

**What you will be doing**:

- Monitor all patent due dates and initiate follow-up action as required.
- File responses to Office Actions.
- Liaise with clients, lawyers, various government agencies, and other external parties as required.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support, including drafting routine correspondence, scheduling appointments, calendar management, etc.
- Assist with docketing and invoice processing.

**What you will bring to the position**:

- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience gained as a Patent Legal Assistant.
- Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite (including Word, Excel and Workshare Compare) and PATTSY.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

**Why you should apply**:

- Ability to work on sophisticated matters from Startups to Fortune 100 companies in life sciences, entertainment, media, sports and communications, biomedical, computer engineering and software development industries.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 15 months

Pay: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Toronto, ON M5J 2T3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Patent Legal Assistant: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5J 2T3


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