Staffinity
Job title:
Legal Administrative Assistant – Patents – Hybrid
Company
Staffinity
Job description
Job Description:Staffinity is looking for a Legal Admin Assistant – Patents for our client in downtown Toronto. This is a permanent position with salary, benefits and RRSP. The base salary range is 70-78k. The working hours are daytime, Monday to Friday on a hybrid schedule, 3 days in office and 2 days at home. A laptop will be provided.Responsibilities:
- Draft pro forma responses to official actions based on client instructions on patent files.
- Prepare and file Canadian, US and PCT patent applications.
- Prepare routine correspondence.
- Assist with and preprate draft responses to official actions on industrial design and patent files.
- Manage due dates and deadlines on upcoming patent files.
- Follow-up with clients and/or foreign associates to ensure instructions are received on time to meet all deadlines.
- Prepare accounts and manage pre-bills.
Qualifications:
- Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma from a recognized college preferred.
- 3+ years of direct patent work experience as an administrative assistant or a clerk.
- Strong attention to detail and exceptional grammar and proofreading skills
- Excellent client service skills.
- Ability to take instructions, prioritize incoming work, follow through on assignments and manage ongoing tasks.
- Highly organized team player with the ability to work under pressure, manage changing priorities and meet strict deadlines
- Working knowledge of Inprotech and CIPO’s online systems is an
- Excellent proficiency with Word 2016, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Aderant, and knowledge of iManage or a similar document management system is an asset.
- Knowledge of Trademarks is a strong asset.
- Life sciences and/or corporate background is an asset.
Expected salary
$70000 – 78000 per year
Location
Toronto, ON
Job date
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:54:36 GMT
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