Who We Are
What We Believe In
What We Are Looking For
Responsibilities
- Monitor all patent matter due dates and follow-up accordingly
- Prepare forms and application filing papers for Canadian, US and Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications
- Prepare, amend and attend to electronic filings and prosecution of Canadian, US, and International patent applications and related reports
- Monitor and attend to due date reports
- Correspond/communicate with clients
- Process expense reports
- Coordinate a high volume workload with great accuracy and organization
- Calendar management
- Manage duties related to accounting and specifically accounts/billing
- Handle daily administrative tasks
- Produce the highest quality of work
- Accountable for all work assigned
- Take initiative
- Confidential
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of previous experience as an Intellectual Property Legal Assistant focused on Patent area
- Successful completion of a post-secondary education
- Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential information
- Working knowledge of CIPO's online systems would be an asset
- Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
Skills
- MS Office Suite 365 (including Word, Excel and Workshare Compare)
- Knowledge of PATTSY is considered an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to problem solve
- Good judgement and decision making
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Organized
- Resourceful
- Detailed
Why You Should Apply
- Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- We pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feel
- Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
- Mentor program
- Wellness programs
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check. We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Aird \& Berlis LLP is committed to providing equal access to employment. If you require accommodation, please contact ckelly@airdberlis.com and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.
