Litigation Assistant

2 days ago

Toronto, Canada Bereskin & Parr LLP Full time

Status: Open

**THE FIRM**

Bereskin & Parr is one of Canada's largest and most respected intellectual property (“IP”) law firms. At Bereskin & Parr (B&P) we are committed to providing exceptional client service. At B&P we take pride in our collaborative and inclusive work environment and are a proud member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN).

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

We are currently looking for a motivated Litigation Assistant to work in our Toronto Office. This position will be supporting practices that focus on trademark litigation.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Draft and prepare correspondence for professional approval/signature.
- Assist with knockout searches, request registrability searches and format search opinions.
- Prepare service of court documents when required.
- Arrange searches with investigation companies for locating people, businesses, address, etc.
- Collect and prepare authorities for trademark opposition and Court hearings
- Prepare and perform initial review of conflict searches.
- Work with other members of litigation department to prepare large court filings.
- Conduct legal searches using various media/computer programs (i.e. Internet, Quicklaw, Lexis-Nexis and other case law databases; articles, statutes, regulations, and corporate searches).
- Assist and/or coordinate the scheduling of meetings, examinations for discovery, cross-examinations and confirm appointments/meetings.
- Review transcripts from examination for discovery, compiling lists of undertakings, advisements and refusals.
- Provide assistance to professionals with due date management, running reports, and following-up with team regarding status of work as directed by the professional.
- Handle all administrative tasks for the practice such as: e-file management, conflict searches, opening and closing client files; billing; travel arrangements and maintenance of client contact information.
- Other administrative duties as assigned.

**What you’ll bring to B&P**:

- Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate
- Three to five years of relevant litigation Assistant/Clerk experience is required.
- Strong knowledge of Federal Court and Ontario Civil Procedure rules
- Familiarity with trademark opposition and/or trademark prosecution is an asset.\
- Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite - (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Excellent attention to detail, time management and prioritization skills
- Strong team player who demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Excellent client service and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and take initiative

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

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