Client Operations Clerk

Responsibilities:

• Conflict checking; responsible for conducting database searches for new clients and matters, prepare and report findings to initiating lawyer/patent agent, send firm wide email twice daily listing all new conflict inquiries
• Review engagement letters for compliance with firm policies
• Open new clients and matters, ensuring firm and Law Society requirements are met
• Cross-training functions within department
• Liaise with patent agents, lawyers and assistants
• Produce the highest quality of work

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience as a conflict administrator, legal assistant, or law clerk
• Previous administrative work experience relating to patent, accounting and/or billing functions is an asset
• Experience in a legal or professional services setting is strongly preferred
• Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands

Skills:

• Microsoft 365 suite of applications
• Experience with Aderant or Elite accounting software is preferred
• Ability to problem solve
• Strong interpersonal skills and initiative.