Legal Operations Specialist – Trademarks

Our client, a large reputable law firm in Ottawa is looking for an experienced Trademark Clerk to to join their Intellectual Property Team as part of their growth plan in a Legal Operations capacity (a jack of all trades, if you will). This company is known to do very interesting and complex work with national and international clients. We are actively seeking a Clerk/ Assistant with at least 3+ years of experience handling trademark prosecutions, filings, and assisting with disputes. Come join an environment that offers a competitive compensation package, a positive working culture with fun office events, and the opportunity to take on important work alongside clerks, agents, and lawyers.

ABOUT THE COMPANY AND THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client, a large Canadian law firm based in Ottawa, ON is looking to grow it's Intellectual Property group and would like to bring on a Legal Operations Specialist with a background in Trademarks. We'd love to hear from you if you have a legal background that is diverse, open to roll up your sleeves and get your feet wet and assist with legal operations wherever needed, and have a can-do attitude!

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Work alongside IP Client Coordinators for intake of new IP files

• Reviews and assesses each new file and summarize with key details for lawyers and agents including timelines, priority, and client specific requirements

• Admin work includes recording, docketing and coordination of all deadlines including liaising with clients/counsel and adjusters on deadlines

• Collaborates with other legal professionals such as Law Clerks, Practice Assistants and Lawyers

• Develops and maintains a monitoring system for day to day communications and follow up on key matters

• Collaborates with the IP key client Lead Partner to develop workflow processes to optimize the case load management

• Develops and generates reports of IP files including deadlines, statuses, summary, to provide to Lawyers and clients

• Reviews and develops recommendations for new workflow processes and/or efficiencies

• Create and maintain IP client precedents, procedures and playbooks

• The Specialist, Legal Operations will bill their time according to the IP key client agreement and also perform other senior law clerk billable work as required.

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3+ years of experience with trademarks
• Minimum 3+ years of diverse Legal Assistant/ Paralegal experience in the IP industry
• Experience with billing, invoicing is an asset
• Law firm experience

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

• Salary: $50,000 - $70,000/year
• RRSP matching
• Health benefits starts on day 1
• Hybrid work model (3 days in, 2 days at home)
• Discretionary bonus if you exceed billable target of 800 hours/ year

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply directly to this posting with the most recent version of your resume. If you would like to speak with us regarding this position, please contact Brett at brett@impactrecruitment.ca To learn more about our open positions, visit us at impactrecruitment.ca.

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