Company description:
Wilson Lue LLP is a leading Canadian intellectual property boutique based in Toronto, Ontario.
Job Summary
We’re excited to welcome a skilled, mid-level Trademark Assistant to our team. Our assistants and lawyers thrive in a flexible hybrid/remote environment. In this dynamic role, you will support intellectual property professionals while contributing to essential administrative and accounting services.
You will have the opportunity to work in a contemporary, paperless environment alongside an established team and an employer guided by strong core values.
Duties
Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Efficiently processing and filing correspondence from clients, foreign associates, CIPO, and the USPTO;
- Keeping critical due dates organized in PATTSY WAVE, our docketing system;
- Proactively reporting to and following up with clients to help keep deadlines on track, while supporting professionals with filing and prosecution tasks;
- Preparing and drafting routine correspondence and legal documents;
- Invoicing clients and following up on accounts receivable within established turnaround times;
- Responding promptly and professionally to routine client inquiries;
- Stepping in to support other assistants across the firm as needed; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience We are looking for a motivated professional who brings the following qualifications:
- 3+ years of hands-on trademark docketing and clerical experience in an intellectual property environment;
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel, plus the curiosity and aptitude to learn new software and technology;
- Experience with law firm billing software and IP docketing software, preferably PCLaw and PATTSY WAVE;
- Clear, confident, and professional English-language communication skills, both written and oral;
- A sharp eye for detail, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to perform under pressure with minimal supervision;
- A responsible, reliable, and punctual approach, with the ability to stay productive in a hybrid/remote, paperless environment; and
- A collaborative mindset, strong team skills, and the initiative to take ownership of your work.
Certification as a Canadian Trademark Administrator will be considered a valuable asset.
Pay
From CA$50,000.00 per year.
We offer a competitive compensation package that reflects experience and education.
How to apply:
Applicants should send their resume and cover letter to
[email protected]. We thank all applicants in advance but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
📌 Trademark Assistant (Toronto)
🏢 Wilson Lue
📍 Toronto