You will be working autonomously (full-time, in office) and also providing the support needed for the effective and efficient delivery of administration services within the firm and to clients. This position will appeal to a dynamic person who is well organized, detail-oriented, outgoing and who enjoys working as part of a team to deliver excellent client service.
Job Description (full-time, in office):
- Client intake.
- File Opening/Conflict checks.
- Contact with clients, foreign associates & external governmental bodies.
- Compose, draft, revise and report documents/correspondence.
- Document filing with Courts, CIPO and foreign IP offices.
- Legal research.
- Review, update and maintain dockets.
- File management and billing
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Completion of High School, college or technical training.
- Legal Assistant Certificate or Paralegal Diploma.
- 1+ years experience
Critical Skills:
- Strong organizational skills.
- Be resourceful with ability to take charge and complete tasks.
- Be detail oriented.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Have a positive can do attitude with client service as a priority.
- Be confident and able to work on your own, with guidance or as a team.
- Be able to adapt to changing priorities.
- Be result-oriented.
- Have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Legal Writing/Document Preparation.
- Have the ability to think independently and solve problems.
- Possess strong computer skills, including knowledge of Amicus Attorney, MS Word and Excel
Submitting Your Application:
- To apply, please submit your application via email only at careers@ollip.com. Application Deadline: Open until suitable candidate is found.
- Kindly submit the following: cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a copy of all your post-secondary transcripts. The subject line of the e-mail must indicate the job description, years of experience, one word describing applicant’s unique skill and favourite month of the year.