Job Description

Intellectual Property Litigation Assistant
Job # 17052
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Toronto, ON
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per annum
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Our client, a respected law firm located in downtown Toronto, is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Litigation Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal assistant with strong experience in intellectual property litigation and patent/trademark matters to work alongside a dynamic group of lawyers in a fast-paced environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file legal documents with the Federal Court through the E-filing portal
• Obtain court documents from the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal
• Proofread, format, and prepare legal and general correspondence and documentation
• Generate and prepare monthly billing from start to finish
• Open and close client files in a timely manner
• Provide administrative support to lawyers and assist with day-to-day operations and special projects
• Manage communications and correspondence, ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding matters
• Prepare expense reports, maintain calendars, coordinate meetings, and arrange travel
• Maintain lawyer contact lists and organize client files and filing systems
• Assist with intellectual property matters including patent and trademark filings, portfolio management, and liaising with external counsel and government agencies

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Litigation Assistant within an Intellectual Property Litigation and Patent/Trademark environment
• In-depth knowledge of Federal Courts Rules and procedures
• Strong knowledge of patent and trademark prosecution
• Exceptional proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong interpersonal skills with a positive and collaborative work ethic
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

HOW TO APPLY:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #17052 in the subject line of your email.

If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please contact your recruitment consultant.