Legal Administrative Assistant
2 weeks ago
**ABOUT GOWLING WLG**
At 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. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.
Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.
**PROFILE**
With unmatched expertise in patents, trademarks, brands and designs, copyright, advertising, Intellectual Property litigation, our Firm has been winning cases for clients around the world for over 125 years. Our Intellectual Property Group offers exceptional representation in a dynamic and competitive market.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Prepare legal documents, letters, memos and other documents as required according to general precedents and instructions from our legal professional, patent agents, and patent coordinators;
- Organize and expedite the flow of work through the professional’s practice, initiating any follow-up action as appropriate;
- Work proactively in the day-to-day support of the professional’s practice including management of diary systems and databases to ensure important deadlines are met;
- Use initiative and good judgement to relieve the professional of administrative detail including but not limited to accounting, opening and closing of files, and billing;
- Coordinate flow of documents between legal professionals, various internal and external individuals and clients at all levels;
- Other duties as assigned.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Previous experience in Intellectual Property is required;
- Canadian and Foreign Patent experience;
- Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution;
- Previous experience within an IP department and familiarity with Canadian docketing practices is preferred, but not a requirement;
- Produce a high quality and quantity of work products, occasionally under tight timelines;
- Ability to handle a heavy and varied workload;
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to set priorities while dealing with conflicting and emerging priorities;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with other staff and professionals.
Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
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.
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