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Title posted on indeed.com - IP Clerk
Posted on October 11, 2024 by Employer details Heer Law
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*IP Clerk* *About our Firm* Heer Law specializes in providing intellectual property law, intellectual property litigation, patent agent and trademark agent services. We are an established intellectual property law firm located in downtown Toronto. The firm has experienced strong annual revenue growth over the past four years and anticipates that the firm will again double over the next three years. *The Role* We are looking for a motivated IP Clerk with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and proven client service skills to join our firm. This position offers a unique learning experience while providing key support to our professionals, focusing on litigation in the Federal Court and Ontario Superior Court of Justice and pre-litigation disputes, as well as patent, trademark and design prosecution, including docketing and managing due dates and other related tasks. *Experience:* * 1 to 6 years as a Legal Assistant, IP Clerk, or similar role * Relevant experience in a legal services environment * Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook *Responsibilities:* * Supporting professionals in litigation matters before the Federal Court and Ontario Superior Court of Justice, as well as in pre-litigation disputes * Preparing routine correspondence using standard precedents * Preparing reports of patent, trademark and industrial design/design patent notices * Assisting with reports of office actions and submissions for filing with CIPO and USPTO (under the supervision of a professional) * Responding to clients and following up with CIPO and the USPTO * Docketing, managing due dates, and electronically filing documents * Tracking and entering disbursements on client files * Other general administrative tasks *Qualifications:* * Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate or Law Clerk Diploma is preferred * Other post-secondary education is an asset * Experience working in patent and trademark law preferred * Experience working with accounting software (e.g., PCLaw, Soluno) preferred * Experience working with docketing software (e.g., DocketTrak) preferred * Experience working in IP litigation is an asset * Strong English communications skills, both written and oral * Ability to multi-task and prioritize incoming assignments from multiple professionals * Organized, attention to detail, accurate document production * Professional, polite, friendly and a team player Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: Up to $80,000.00 per year Additional pay: * Bonus pay Benefits: * Dental care * Extended health care * Paid time off * Vision care Flexible language requirement: * French not required Schedule: * Monday to Friday Experience: * legal assistant: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: * Diploma in Legal Assistant, Law Clerk, Paralegal or IP agent (required) Work Location: In person- LocationToronto, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$80,000YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9483870860
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