Intellectual Property Legal Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant specializing in Intellectual Property. The role offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the chance to work in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Top employer benefits with no waiting period

Competitive compensation and generous time off

Commitment to professional growth

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Intellectual Property practice in a law firm.
• Strong word processing, spelling, proofreading, and editing skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organization

Time Management

Proofreading

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant certificate/diploma

Job description

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Hunter West Legal Recruitment provided pay range

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Base pay range

CA$55,000.00/yr - CA$80,000.00/yr

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Founding Partner at Hunter West Legal Recruitment

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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