Join Smart & Biggar as an Intellectual Property Legal Assistant to support our national patent team. Enhance your legal career with administrative tasks focused on patents and client interactions. In this 12-month position, you will provide key operational support to patent agents and lawyers within a leading IP firm.
Your role entails managing patent correspondences, client reports, and ensuring timely compliance with deadlines. Bring your bilingual skills and proactive approach to a team that values diverse backgrounds. Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and file documents with Canadian Intellectual Property Office
- Analyze patent office documents and write client reports
- Track and comply with all relevant deadlines
- Handle general administrative duties in a paperless workplace
- Train and mentor junior team members Requirements:
- Legal or Administrative Assistant Diploma
- Minimum 2 years' experience in legal settings
- Over 1 year in intellectual property
- Bilingual in English and French
- Proficiency in MS Office Leverage your expertise in legal support and intellectual property at Smart & Biggar.