Trade Mark Paralegal

LegalVision ILP; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Professional development budget

Team socials

Job summary

LegalVision seeks a motivated career paralegal to join our high-performing Trade Marks team on a full-time basis. This newly created role supports Australian and international businesses to protect, manage and enforce brand assets.

Your responsibilities include trade mark searches, filing applications, managing portfolios, monitoring deadlines, and liaising with clients. Prior trade mark experience is valued but not essential.

Qualifications

• Paralegal or admin experience in a busy legal environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and client management skills.
• Comfortable with deadlines and tech tools.
• Available to work full-time, in-office ~2 days/week.
• Strong organisational and detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out trade mark searches and file applications.
• Manage trade mark portfolios and monitor deadlines.
• Liaise with clients throughout the process.
• Support lawyers with evidence of use projects.
• Prepare and file documents with IP offices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Tech savvy

Autonomous work style

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree

Job description

LegalVision provides unlimited legal support to businesses of all sizes through our innovative fixed-fee membership model. Using custom-built technology, we deliver fast, high-quality legal advice with predictable pricing - creating better outcomes for clients and more rewarding careers for our lawyers.

With teams across Australia, the UK and New Zealand, we've been recognised as a 5 Star Employer of Choice, Top 25 Attraction Firm, and Law Firm of the Year. We're growing rapidly, and we're looking for talented lawyers who want to be part of something different.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated career paralegal to join our high performing Trade Marks team on a full-time basis. This newly created role offers the chance to work with a growing number of Australian and international businesses across a wide range of industries, supporting them to protect, manage and enforce their brand assets.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out trade mark searches and preparing and filing trade mark applications.
• Managing trade mark portfolios, including monitoring deadlines, providing regular updates to clients, and assisting with maintenance requirements.
• Liaising with clients throughout the trade mark application process.
• Supporting lawyers with evidence of use projects.
• Preparing and filing trade mark documentation with IP Australia, IPONZ and WIPO.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an early career paralegal to step into a supportive team that offers real responsibility and direct client contact. Prior experience in trade mark matters will be highly valued but is not essential.

While we welcome applications from candidates who possess a law degree, this paralegal role will not provide a pathway to a law graduate position in our team.

The Ideal Candidate

• At least 1 year of experience as Paralegal or administrative assistant in a busy legal environment.
• Available to work full-time, including approximately two days per week in the office.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
• Highly efficient, organised, and tech savvy.
• Cool and calm under pressure.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a high-performing team.

The Perks

• Gain exposure to a diverse range of clients and trade mark related matters.
• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and working within an incredible team.
• With our 'LV Leave' benefit, receive up to 25 days of paid annual leave per year, with additional days after 2 years of service, plus paid parental leave, birthday leave, and volunteering leave.
• Annual budget to spend on external learning and development.
• Regular team socials, drinks and team lunches.
• Vibrant office environment in Surry Hills super close to Central Station, and flexible work-from-home options.