Ip Litigation Legal Assistant

IP Litigation Legal Assistant

Calling all Intellectual Property stars! Our Client is seeking a hard-working Legal Assistant who can assist their busy Intellectual Property department in their beautiful Toronto office. If you have five years relevant legal experience on an executive level, then we want to hear from you! This is a great firm to “settle down” with. providing you with stability, offering you a competitive salary, extensive benefits, hybrid work model, perks and more! Apply now.

Salary: Up to $70K

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to a lawyer with their day-to-day responsibilities and any ad-hoc tasks or projects
• Manage communications and correspondence (email, phone, mail, voicemail), responding when needed; bringing action items forward in a timely matter
• Prepare and submit expenses, calendar management, coordinate meetings and book travel arrangements
• Accurately proofread, format and assist with various legal and general materials, including documents, reports, memos, briefings, presentations, forms and other items, ensuring accuracy and completeness; checking for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar, etc.
• Schedule and organize activities such as events, client meetings, conference calls, and travel itineraries
• Maintain the lawyer’s contact lists
• Enter dockets and prepare accounts, including coordination of billings
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of legal terminology, rules and procedures
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Organize client files and maintain an up-to-date file system
• Maintain a positive rapport with clients
• Collaborate and maintain open communication with the other Legal Assistants and Legal Professionals, offer back-up support when needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a legal executive assistant capacity. Experience supporting a busy Senior IP Lawyer is preferred.
• University degree or college diploma in a related field
• Knowledge of the Federal Courts Rules, court practice and procedures at various levels an asset
• Immaculate proofreading and grammar skills
• Strong attention to detail and superior organizational skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work well under pressure
• Ability to handle confidential and non-routine information, with discretion and professionalism
• A strong team player and demonstrates positive work ethic
• Strong ability to create relationships with all members of the team and to build rapport quickly
• Knowledge of general legal practices, terminology, documents and best practice

How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina at sabrina@cartelinc.com

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to $70,000.00 per year

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Experience:

• Intellectual Property Legal Executive Assistant: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person