Senior Trademark Paralegal

Origins IP; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic legal services firm in Ottawa is seeking an experienced individual for a full-time administrative support role. Responsibilities include client intake, document management, and legal research. The ideal candidate will have a Legal Assistant Certificate, at least one year of experience, and strong organizational skills. This position offers a hybrid work model, making it perfect for those who thrive in both independent and team environments.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School, college or technical training.
• Legal Assistant Certificate or Paralegal Diploma.
• 1+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Client intake and contact management.
• Compose, draft, revise documents and correspondence.
• File management and billing.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Legal Writing/Document Preparation

Strong computer skills

Education

Legal Assistant Certificate

High School completion

Tools

Amicus Attorney

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

You will be working autonomously and also providing the support needed for the effective and efficient delivery of administration services within the firm and to clients. This position will appeal to a dynamic person who is well organized, detail-oriented, outgoing and who enjoys working as part of a team to deliver excellent client service.

Job details

• Client intake.
• Contact with clients, foreign associates & external governmental bodies.
• Compose, draft, revise and report documents/correspondence.
• Document filing with Courts, CIPO and foreign IP offices.
• Legal research.
• Review, update and maintain dockets.
• File management and billing.

Job type

Full-time

Location

Hybrid work in Ottawa, ON

Full job description

You will be working autonomously and also providing the support needed for the effective and efficient delivery of administration services within the firm and to clients. This position will appeal to a dynamic person who is well organized, detail-oriented, outgoing and who enjoys working as part of a team to deliver excellent client service.

Job Description:

• Client intake.
• Contact with clients, foreign associates & external governmental bodies.
• Compose, draft, revise and report documents/correspondence.
• Document filing with Courts, CIPO and foreign IP offices.
• Legal research.
• Review, update and maintain dockets.
• File management and billing.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Completion of High School, college or technical training.
• Legal Assistant Certificate or Paralegal Diploma.
• 1+ years experience.

Critical Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Be resourceful with ability to take charge and complete tasks.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Have a positive can do attitude with client service as a priority.
• Be confident and able to work on your own, with guidance or as a team.
• Be able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Be result-oriented.
• Have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Legal Writing/Document Preparation.
• Have the ability to think independently and solve problems.
• Possess strong computer skills, including knowledge of Amicus Attorney, MS Word and Excel.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your application via email only at [e-mail]. Application Deadline: Open until suitable candidate is found.

Kindly submit the following: cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a copy of all your post-secondary transcripts. The subject line of the e-mail must indicate the job description, years of experience, one word describing applicant’s unique skill and favourite month of the year.