Intellectual Property Legal Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading national law firm seeks a Legal Assistant specializing in Intellectual Property. In this role, you will handle various responsibilities, including document preparation and filing, in a collaborative, dynamic team environment. Candidates with 3+ years of experience and a strong diploma in legal administration are encouraged to apply. Enjoy competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Top employer benefits with no waiting period

Competitive compensation and generous time off

Commitment to professional growth

Collaborative 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 and excellent organization.
• Legal Administrative Assistant certificate/diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, format, print, scan, and revise correspondence.
• File applications with CIPO, USPTO, and WIPO.
• Manage key dates and update calendars.

Skills

Attention to detail

Word processing

Editing

Proofreading

Organization

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.