Legal Assistant, Patent Litigation

1 week ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Full time

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada's leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada's corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal field. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to begin a career or carve out a new path. We care about our staff and the working environment here proves it.

We are currently recruiting a Legal Assistant to join our Intellectual Property Department in our Ottawa office. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to a team of Patent Litigation Associates and Articling Students, in addition to a team of Legal Assistants. The successful candidate must demonstrate initiative, high attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The position requires very strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in addition to strong client service skills, and organization.

Position Requirements:
Education and Experience
The successful incumbent will have a Community College Certificate in a Legal Secretarial Assistant program or equivalent. Ideal candidate would possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in a Legal Secretarial Assistant role. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Strong communication, organizational and technical skills (MS Office suite).
  • Extensive knowledge of Canadian Patent Litigation would be an asset.
  • Proactive, and work well in both a team and independent work environment.
  • Show initative and display an interest in developing their knowledge of this practice area.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Impeccable attention to detail is required.

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the Ottawa office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Accessibility and Accommodation
We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks:
Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to prove exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

NO AGENCIES OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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