Litigation Assistant

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Marks & Clerk Full time

**Litigation Assistant**

**FIRM OVERVIEW**

Marks & Clerk is one of the world’s leading intellectual firms, with our first Canadian office established in 1921. With a qualified team of seasoned patent and trademark professionals, we offer a full spectrum of expertise on all aspects of intellectual property matters - patents, trademarks, designs, and copyright. This includes strategic and commercial advice on portfolio management, licensing, enforcement and litigation, and due diligence and valuation of intellectual property

Through a global network of 15 offices in Canada, the UK (across eight cities), Europe and Asia,

Marks & Clerk has long-established relationships with other trusted IP firms worldwide and a unique ability to secure IP protection for clients looking to safeguard their innovations in multiple jurisdictions. Our clients come from a diverse range of industries and include start-ups, small and medium sized businesses and large multi-national corporations who have long trusted us to deliver high quality, seamless and cost-effective services, both locally and globally.

We are looking to add additional, motivated talent to join our dynamic litigation team to provide key support to our professionals and law clerks focusing on IP litigation, and in particular assist our co-Head of Litigation.

This position offers a unique opportunity for learning, autonomy, and development in IP litigation.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Managing due dates and filing deadlines; maintaining filing system for documents; compiling, and organizing materials
- General practice administration, including preparing routine correspondence, processing client invoicing and third-party payables (e.g., experts and consultants), and expense reimbursement
- Assisting law clerk(s) with to liaising liaise with and booking Court dates; assisting with preparing court forms, upon request
- Managing client administrative and billing requirements, and conflict searching
- Assisting with organizing work schedules by maintaining calendar and contacts, scheduling appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements
- Becomes expert at the firm’s policies and all applicable administrative procedures
- Demonstrates teamwork by providing support to other practice group professionals and staff, as requested, whenever workload permits
- Maintains a positive and professional relationship with external legal counsel, Courts, agencies, and professional organizations with whom the litigation professional(s) work
- Assumes additional responsibilities as requested

**SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Legal Assistant Diploma
- Minimum 2 years in a litigation role working in an IP environment, including experience liaising with the Federal Court. Experience working with the Ontario Courts is an asset
- Proactive and organized; strong proofreading skills with high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint skills
- Familiarity with iManage an asset

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter to

Marks & Clerk Canada is an equal opportunity employer and will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

Marks & Clerk Canada requires all firm members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
- case basis and granted only where the request meets the requirements of applicable legislation.

Currently, firm members enjoy a hybrid arrangement, working 1 to 2 days in the office and the balance from home.

No agencies please.

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- legal assistant: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Toronto, ON L4J 1W3 (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Toronto, ON L4J 1W3: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON L4J 1W3

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