Intellectual Property Legal Assistant

Hunter West Legal Recruitment; Kingston; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Intellectual Property team in Kingston. This role involves preparing and filing applications while maintaining high standards of organization and detail. The successful candidate will enjoy top employer benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Top employer benefits with no waiting period

Competitive compensation and generous time off

Opportunity to develop to your full potential

Collaborative and interconnected culture

Strong values and community involvement

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Intellectual Property practice in a law firm or legal environment.
• Strong attention to detail with superior word processing, spelling, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, format, print, scan, and revise correspondence.
• File applications with Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) and others.
• Manage key dates and update calendars.

Skills

Attention to detail

Word processing

Proofreading

Time management

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant certificate / diploma

Job description

Our client is a leading, collaborative and exceptionally diverse national law firm offering challenging and rewarding career opportunities. They have an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant focusing in Intellectual Property practice. The successful candidate will work for a top employer in an inclusive, progressive, and dynamic team environment where professional excellence shines!

Our client offers :

• Top employer benefits with no waiting period
• Competitive compensation and generous time off
• Opportunity to develop to your full potential and commitment to professional growth
• Collaborative and interconnected culture
• Strong values and community involvement

Responsibilities :

• Prepare, edit, format, print, scan, and revise correspondence
• Proofread documents and check for appropriate format, spelling, grammar, and clarity
• File applications with Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO)
• Liaise with agents to file applications
• Monitoring and reporting of Trademarks Journal
• Maintaining records, and physical and electronic files
• Manage key dates and bring forward system and updating calendars
• Coordinate client meetings
• Liaise with team members as needed

Requirements :

• 3+ years’ experience in Intellectual Property practice in a law firm or legal environment
• Legal Administrative Assistant certificate / diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading, and editing skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills

Compensation : the expected annual salary range for this role is $55k - $80k based on experience and qualifications plus paid overtime, excellent firm paid benefits, RRSP plan.

You may be interested in this opportunity if you have experience in the following : patents, trademarks, copyright, IP.