Patent & Trademark Legal Assistant – Maternity Leave Job Vancouver BC Canada,Law/Legal

Position: Patent & Trademark Legal Assistant – Maternity Leave #5174

Patent and Trademark Legal Assistant – Maternity Leave Contract #5174

Our client is seeking a full-time Patent and Trademark Legal Assistant to provide maternity leave coverage. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join a collaborative intellectual property team consisting of a Partner, Senior Counsel, Associate, Paralegal, and other Legal Administrative Assistants.

Our client is committed to supporting personal and professional growth and offers a supportive environment for a candidate looking to further develop their patent and trademark legal skills.

The Role

The successful candidate will assist a team of professionals with a variety of intellectual property matters, including docketing deadlines, document production, and supporting various stages of patent and trademark prosecution. Responsibilities will include:

Managing patent, trademark, and design portfolios.

Conducting patent, trademark, and design searches.

Preparing and filing patent, trademark, and design applications.

Preparing amendments and responses.

Reviewing and reporting correspondence.

Communicating with clients and foreign associates.

Managing critical deadlines and performing general administrative duties.

Assisting with other related duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented professional who produces high-quality work, manages competing priorities effectively, and remains organized under pressure. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a positive and adaptable attitude, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

Successful completion of a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal certificate or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.

A minimum of 3 years of experience in a law firm
, preferably within an intellectual property practice. Experience supporting patent and/or trademark professionals is a strong asset.

Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) and United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) filing procedures, deadlines, and correspondence. Experience with foreign filing processes is an asset.

Exceptional attention to detail, with proven experience drafting, formatting, proofreading, and editing legal correspondence and documents.

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple files and consistently meet critical deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and a client-service mindset.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Experience with legal practice management and document management systems is an asset.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment, initiative, and discretion when handling confidential information.

A positive, collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to a high-performing team.

Work Arrangement

The successful candidate will be required to work full-time in the office for a minimum of three months
. Following this period, the position offers the flexibility to work from home three days per week as part of our client’s hybrid work model.

Compensation & Benefits

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth, including:

Firm-paid extended health, dental, vision care, life insurance, and AD&D benefits.

Disability insurance.

Ten days of paid sick and personal time.

Fifteen days of vacation leave.

Employee Assistance Program.

Education/tuition allowance.

Health and wellness allowance.

RRSP matching program.

Work-from-home allowance.

Cell/mobile phone subsidy.

Firm social events.

Please send resume to , attention Richard.