Intellectual Property Legal Assistant

Advance your career with Gowling WLG as an Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistant in Calgary. This full-time role focuses on Canadian trademark processing and related administrative support.

We are seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant for our Intellectual Property team, specializing in Canadian Trademark practices. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of experience supporting trademark prosecution and be skilled in document preparation, client correspondence, and database management.

Your role will impact client satisfaction through thorough tracking and meticulous communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit Canadian trademark applications

• Ensure compliance with CIPO procedures and deadlines

• Draft routine correspondence and maintain client databases

• Organize and manage trademark records accurately

• Liaise with clients and team members for efficient workflows

Requirements:

• Graduate from a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program

• 5+ years as a Legal Administrative Assistant

• Strong understanding of trademark databases

• Excellent communication and proofreading skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Aderant

Use your expertise in trademark law to make a significant contribution at Gowling WLG in Calgary.