At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Trademark Agents with advanced Microsoft Office skills and coordinate legal workflows.
- Company: Join BLG, Canada's premier full-service law firm with a focus on Intellectual Property.
- Benefits: Gain specialized IP experience while delivering exceptional client service.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth within a leading national law firm.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and enhance your legal skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Post-secondary diploma in Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Administration with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 $ per year.
Support Trademark Agents with advanced Microsoft Office skills at BLG, coordinating legal workflows and delivering exceptional client service. Build on specialized IP experience.
As a Practice Assistant, you will support BLG's national Intellectual Property Trademark team within Canada's premier full-service law firm.
You will organize Agent workflows, coordinate schedules, manage documents, and assist with commercial activities.
The role requires relevant experience supporting Trademark Agents or Lawyers.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as primary contact for assigned Trademark Agents
- Organize work across clerks, specialists, and business services
- Coordinate meetings, conferences, and important dates
- Review correspondence, documents, reports, and presentations
- Support matter intake, billing, collections, and pitches
Requirements
- Post-secondary Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Administration diploma
- Three years' relevant experience supporting Trademark Agents or Lawyers
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point knowledge
- Accurate typing speed of approximately 60 words per minute
Bring IP support, organization, document coordination, and client service expertise to BLG's national Trademark team.
Intellectual Property Practice Assistant employer: Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals in the legal field. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have access to numerous opportunities for advancement while working alongside talented colleagues in a dynamic environment. Located in Canada, the firm offers unique advantages such as engaging client events and a commitment to elevating its brand in the disputes sector, ensuring that your contributions are both meaningful and impactful.
