Trademark Assistant: Precise, Collaborative IP (Hybrid)

FB Rice; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave

Team events

Collaborative culture

Job summary

FB Rice is seeking an experienced Trade Marks Assistant to join its leading IP team in Australia. You will work with attorneys, clients and overseas associates to move matters forward, manage deadlines, and deliver a high-quality client experience.

This role emphasizes accuracy, organisation, and building strong relationships within a supportive team. You’ll contribute to managing trade mark portfolios across Australia, New Zealand and internationally, with a focus on preparing filings,

Qualifications

• Several years' recent trade marks experience.
• Experience within a specialist IP practice or law firm.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Experience using IP management software, ideally Inprotech.

Responsibilities

• Preparing trade mark applications and related filings.
• Managing case records and maintaining accurate data in our IP management system.
• Monitoring deadlines and critical dates across trade mark portfolios.
• Working closely with attorneys to ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Preparing correspondence, reports and invoices.
• Liaising with clients, overseas associates and trade mark offices across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assisting with precedents, templates and process improvements.
• Supporting the smooth delivery of high-quality client service.

Skills

Trade Marks

IP management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Proactive

Tools

Inprotech

Job description

FB Rice is seeking an experienced Trade Marks Assistant to join its leading IP team in Australia. You will work with attorneys, clients and overseas associates to move matters forward, manage deadlines, and deliver a high-quality client experience.

This role emphasizes accuracy, organisation, and building strong relationships within a supportive team. You’ll contribute to managing trade mark portfolios across Australia, New Zealand and internationally, with a focus on preparing filings,