MT Services is the administrative arm of McCarthy Tétrault LLP. We are currently looking for a Legal Assistant – Patents to support the McCarthy’s Intellectual Property team in Vancouver, British Columbia. This is a full-time permanent position, where the language of operation for the office is English.

Preparing and filing patent, trademark, industrial design, and copyright applications with Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) via fax, courier, and CIPO online tools, including generation of cover letters, and fax cover sheets. Preparing and filing patent and trademark applications with United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) using USPTO online tools. Preparing and filing PCT patent and Madrid trademark applications with World Intellectual Property (WIPO) using WIPO online tools.

Drafting and preparing correspondence for clients, foreign agents and intellectual property offices, including emails, standard letters and memos, working with Word and Excel templates. Managing PATTSY database, ensuring data is entered, maintained, and required follow–up dates are noted. Providing general administrative and practice support to the Senior Partner, including assisting with the coordination, preparation, and management of matters in support of the practice.

Managing the docket for the Senior Partner, including overseeing and reviewing deadlines for other lawyers on the team on behalf of the practice,



to ensure all deadlines are met. Supporting the training of team members on IP practice procedures, internal systems and workflows. Minimum 5 years experience as a Legal Assistant in Intellectual Property.

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Assistant diploma or college certificate in office or business administration or equivalent. Ability to work effectively with others by being flexible, respectful, communicating clearly, and proactively sharing knowledge and offering assistance. Demonstrates relevant expertise, critical thinking skills and initiative to consistently deliver quality work.

The salary for this role is CAD$72,000 – 80,000, and as a member of the McCarthy Tétrault team, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive rewards package designed to support your professional and personal well-being: Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to Dialogue for confidential mental health support, virtual healthcare assistance, and proactive wellness resources for you. Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday. Robust community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

A supportive, collaborative culture that values contribution, accountability and shared success across legal and business teams. #

📌 Legal Administrative Clerk (Vancouver)
🏢 McCarthy Tétrault
📍 Vancouver