Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Looking for a better work life balance, a competitive salary and a signing bonus? Well, look no further because MBM Intellectual Property Law LLP is looking to add a new Legal Assistant to its team!

To succeed in this position, you will be an experienced legal assistant who can keep a busy professional on track. You will be highly organized, possess a matchless attention to detail and be able to coordinate and calendarize multiple deadlines. Finally, you will be a driven team player who enjoys working in a collegial practice where your wellness matters.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply in confidence through Indeed with your resume and an optional cover letter made out to the Selection Committee. If you are curious about the opportunity and would like to learn more, please do not hesitate to get in touch and we will be happy to help.

About MBM

MBM is a boutique IP & lifestyle firm with locations across Canada. We specialize in providing creative protection for our clients’ IP portfolios in industries such as biotechnology, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, software and more. However, we aren’t your typical law firm. We don’t care much for the pomp and politics of larger firms. Rather, we strive to foster an inclusive and balanced workplace where our employees are happy doing what they do best.

The Opportunity

• Monitoring and calendarizing activities/deadlines and liaising with necessary internal and external parties regarding those deadlines/activities;
• Executing court filings;
• Monitoring emails and responding to client inquiries in a timely manner under the direction of a senior professional or partner;
• Maintaining, organizing and updating the litigation department’s docket system of due dates for action and follow up;
• Executive assistance duties such as scheduling, prioritizing and taking phone calls;
• General administrative tasks including file management and maintenance and liaising with finance for billing matters; and
• Other duties as required.

What You Will Bring

• A post-secondary diploma or certificate as either a legal assistant, law clerk or paralegal;
• 3+ years of legal experience, especially in a litigation context, would be an asset;
• A P1 License issued by the Law Society of Ontario would be an asset;
• Executive assistance experience, especially at a partner level, would be an asset;
• A high degree of accuracy;
• Professional oral and written communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• The ability to coordinate and calendarize multiple deadlines, schedules and workflows;
• Experience with Federal Court procedures would be an asset;
• The ability to work alone and in a team environment;
• A familiarity with legal applications, Adobe and the Microsoft Suite is an asset; and
• Bilingualism in both French and English is an asset.

The Benefits of Working with MBM

• Extended medical benefits;
• Dental;
• Life;
• Employee assistance program;
• 3 weeks’ vacation;
• Hybrid work options;
• Relaxed dress code;
• Pet friendly office; and
• Firmwide activities & events.

MBM offers competitive compensation packages.

$1,000 Signing Bonus.

We appreciate the interest of all candidates; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

MBM is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario’s Human Rights Code. As such, MBM will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

MBM is an equal opportunity employer and strives to ensure that its hiring process meets the needs of all persons with disabilities. As such, MBM will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant, as requested during the hiring process.

MBM strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, MBM will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What is your per annum salary expectation?

Experience:

• legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON

Application deadline: 2023-01-19