Bilingual Legal Assistant

7 days ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Smart & Biggar Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

-What We Do.Smart & Biggar has been at the forefront of intellectual property (IP) and technology law for over 125 years.  We practice in every area of IP on behalf of an exceptional international clientele, and we are consistently ranked as Canada's leading IP firm.  We are committed to hiring people with different backgrounds and experience, who represent the best talent in their field.We are part of the IPH Group. IPH is the Asia Pacific's leading intellectual property services group, comprising a network of member firms working in eight IP jurisdictions and servicing more than 25 countries. The group includes leading IP firms AJ Park, Griffith Hack, Pizzeys and Spruson & Ferguson and Smart & Biggar. IPH employs across Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, and Canada. We are passionate about what we do and what we can achieve. The IPH Group is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect across companies to enable us all to feel valued and be the best we can be. The Opportunity.We are currently looking for bilingual Legal Assistants to join our national teams. In this role you will be part of our administrative team providing operational support to our patent or trademark agents and lawyers.Responsibilities.Prepare and file patent or trademark correspondence and related documents with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)Analyze documents received from the patent offices and write associated client reportsTrack and ensure compliance with statutory and internal deadlinesPerform general administrative duties including creation of outgoing correspondence, time entry, preparation of invoices/billings and record management (in a paperless environment)Prepare correspondence to clients, foreign associates, CIPO, and other parties as requiredOther duties may be assigned or amended as requiredQualifications, competencies and experience.Legal or General Administrative Assistant Diploma1-3 years' experience as an assistant in a legal or professional services environment, previous experience with IP would be considered an assetProficiency in French and English (as the firm serves a predominantly international clientele whose language of communication is English, fluency in English is a requirement)Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to deal directly with clients and all levels of staffExcellent attention to detail, highly organized and proactiveHighly proficient in MS Office and ability to learn new software and technology quickly#LI-HYBRIDSmart & Biggar offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:A competitive compensation structure based on transparency, clarity and fairness; A flexible benefits program; Personal days to help balance personal and professional commitments; Employee referral program.Smart & Biggar is a proud member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN), working to promote diversity and encourage a culture of inclusion in our Firm and the broader legal profession.We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


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