Legal Assistant

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Smart & Biggar has been at the forefront of intellectual property (IP) and technology law for over 100 years.We practice in every area of IP on behalf of an exceptional international clientele, and we are consistently ranked as Canada’s leading IP firm.We are committed to hiring people with different backgrounds and experience, who represent the best talent in their field.

Our Vancouver office is currently looking for a floater Legal Assistant to join our Patent team. In this role you will be part of our administrative team providing operational support to our patent agents and lawyers.

The successful candidate may be required to work a mix of at home and in the office until our offices have fully re-opened.

Responsibilities.

• Analyzing documents received from the patent offices and reporting to clients
• Monitoring, prioritizing, and responding to deadlines, and other time sensitive matters
• General administrative duties including creation of outgoing correspondence, entering billable time, preparation of invoices and record management
• Responding to clients, Canadian Intellectual Property Office and other parties
• Other duties may be assigned or amended as required
  

Qualifications, Competencies And Experience .

• 1-3 years’ experience as an administrative assistant. Previous experience with patents or Intellectual Property would be considered an asset
• Legal or General Administrative Assistant Diploma
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to deal directly with clients and all levels of staff.
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organized and proactive
• Strong ability to multitask and prioritise work
• Highly proficient in MS Office and ability to learn new software and technology quickly
  

Smart & Biggar offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:

• A competitive compensation structure based on transparency, clarity and fairness;
• A flexible benefits program;
• Personal days to help balance personal and professional commitments;
• Employee referral program.
  

Smart & Biggar is a proud member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN), working to promote diversity and encourage a culture of inclusion in our Firm and the broader legal profession.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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