Legal Administrative Assistant – Patents – Hybrid – Staffinity

Title of the Job: Legal Administrative Assistant – Patents – Hybrid

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: Job Description:Staffinity is looking for a Legal Admin Assistant – Patents for our client in downtown Toronto. This is a permanent position with salary, benefits and RRSP. The base salary range is 70-78k. The working hours are daytime, Monday to Friday on a hybrid schedule, 3 days in office and 2 days at home. A laptop will be provided.Responsibilities:

• Draft pro forma responses to official actions based on client instructions on patent files.

• Prepare and file Canadian, US and PCT patent applications.

• Prepare routine correspondence.

• Assist with and preprate draft responses to official actions on industrial design and patent files.

• Manage due dates and deadlines on upcoming patent files.

• Follow-up with clients and/or foreign associates to ensure instructions are received on time to meet all deadlines.

• Prepare accounts and manage pre-bills.

Qualifications:

• Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma from a recognized college preferred.

• 3+ years of direct patent work experience as an administrative assistant or a clerk.

• Strong attention to detail and exceptional grammar and proofreading skills

• Excellent client service skills.

• Ability to take instructions, prioritize incoming work, follow through on assignments and manage ongoing tasks.

• Highly organized team player with the ability to work under pressure, manage changing priorities and meet strict deadlines

• Working knowledge of Inprotech and CIPO’s online systems is an

• Excellent proficiency with Word 2016, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Aderant, and knowledge of iManage or a similar document management system is an asset.

• Knowledge of Trademarks is a strong asset.

• Life sciences and/or corporate background is an asset.

Company Name: Staffinity

Salary: $70000 – 78000 per year

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