Legal Administrative Assistant - Intellectual Property

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative law firm in British Columbia seeks a motivated Legal Administrative Assistant to support their growing trademark practice. This role involves preparing trademark documents, managing client communications, and ensuring the smooth operation of a busy legal environment. With a commitment to outstanding service and a collegial team atmosphere, this position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits designed to promote a healthy work-life balance. Join a firm recognized for its excellence and enjoy opportunities for professional growth and community engagement.

Benefits

Health Coverage

RRSP Matching Program

Paid Time Off

Social Events

Professional Growth Opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus

Long Service Bonus

Health and Wellness Spending Account

Community Initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a legal environment supporting trademark practitioners.
• Ability to prepare documents for trademark files and meet stringent deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support trademark practitioners with administrative tasks and document preparation.
• Handle client interactions and maintain confidentiality in a busy legal practice.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Client-Centered Approach

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant Program

Job description

Clark Wilson LLP is seeking a trademark focused Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Intellectual Property practice group.

Clark Wilson is a leading, innovative law firm in British Columbia, comprised of approximately 90 highly accomplished lawyers and 140 support staff. We were recently named “Most Innovative Workplace” by the Canadian Bar Association, and have been recognized by Canadian Lawyer magazine as one of Western Canada’s top 10 regional firms. Proud to be leaders in our markets, we are celebrating over 100 years of advising our clients on a comprehensive range of legal issues.

The firm’s trademark practice has grown significantly over the last decade, and is now one of the busiest in the city. It boasts an open and collegial approach to client service, top tier clients, and practitioners who have been lauded as being amongst the very best in Canada. To help meet continued growth, we’re looking for an experienced trademark assistant to join the team.

Ideal candidates for this position will be self-motivated and enthusiastic, and will possess skills, qualifications and experience that include the following:

• graduate of an accredited legal administrative assistant program or relevant experience;
• a minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal environment supporting a trademark practitioner (with preference to candidates who have longer/more extensive experience);
• strong technical, verbal and written communication skills;
• the ability to prepare documents pertaining to trademark files, both for issuance to clients and for filing with CIPO;
• the ability to handle stringent deadlines and the volume of a busy practice;
• excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• the ability to build rapport with the team, and provide support to lawyers, agents, legal administrative assistants and paralegals; and
• general administrative duties as required.

Additionally, candidates will also possess the following attributes:

• a client-centered, pro-active approach with a commitment to providing outstanding service;
• the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality, and to adapt to changing demands; and
• the ability to work both independently and as part of a collegial team.

The Exciting Extras

In addition to a competitive salary range of $55,000 to $70,000, we offer a range of benefits to ensure you are set up to thrive in a healthy work-life balance at Clark Wilson:

Benefits:Health coverage for you and your family, including overseas emergency medical care, prescriptions, vision care, dental care, paramedical services, life insurance and hospital accommodation.

Retirement Planning:RRSP matching program.

Additional pregnancy/parental leave benefits:Pregnancy and parental leave top off to 100% for a portion of the leave so that you can spend quality, worry-free time with your family.

Health and Wellness Spending Account:Health and Wellness Spending account to pay for items that will help you with your unique needs: an exercise bike, swimming lessons, or your pets’ vet bills. It’s up to you.

Recognition: Long service bonus to help celebrate your work anniversaries.

Social Events:Socials are held every Friday, and there are off-site social events, employee appreciation week, team-building events, and more.

Professional Growth Opportunities:Resources available to invest in your personal growth and help you achieve your goals.

Employee Referral:Generous monetary amount for any employee referral.

Community:Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives.

Paid Time Off:Generous vacation and bonus days. We also offer five personal days to assist with whatever life throws at you and one bonus day off to celebrate your work anniversary.

How to Apply

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Clark Wilson is an equal opportunity employer and advocate. This is not a statement we take lightly; it is part of who we are. We don’t just celebrate diversity, we rely on it to cultivate our culture, provide new perspectives, and grow our collective wisdom.

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We thank all applicants for their submissions; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.