Intellectual Property - Toronto, Canada - Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Why become an Fogler, Rubinoff ("FR") team member?
At FR, one of our fundamental objectives is to keep our employees and their families healthy—physically, emotionally, and financially.

To ensure the health and wellness of all our team members, we offer our Law Clerk, Staff and Support team members a comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, "flex" health care spending, disability insurance, a robust Employee and Family Assistance Program, an annual fitness allowance and an RRSP matching program.

All our team members enjoy flexible working schedules, and most positions are eligible to participate in our hybrid workplace structure, attending to the office 2-3 days per week.

Our team members also receive a generous Time Away from Work package, including flexible paid Personal Time Off, Volunteer time, paid Birthday, Moving Day, and more.

We believe in recognizing and rewarding our team members through our Milestone Anniversary Bonus program and our monthly acknowledgement of service excellence through our peer-to-peer "FRecognition" program.

All team members enjoy complimentary on-site breakfast and snacks twice a week, and are invited to attend our annual events such as our Summer Gathering, Staff Appreciation Week, and our Holiday party.

We support continued professional development and encourage professional and personal growth through our "FR Academy", a learning management system offering a variety of online educational modules that cater to enhancing our internal training and learning culture.

Intellectual Property / Trademark Legal Assistant Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Facilitates file opening and client intake process;
Updates client billing information, including special billing instructions;
Coordinates all month end billing, docket entry, generating and editing prebills, and preparing invoices for client distribution;
Assists with the lawyers practice management, including calendar management, bring forwards, and ensuring deadlines are being addressed;
Provides assistance to others during absences as needed; and
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant, experience with IP / trademark law, legal procedures, and protocols;
Legal Administration and/or Law Clerk Diploma preferred;
Ability to multitask and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines and manage a high volume desk;
Strong technical skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Calendar);
Experience in AltLegal Trademark Docketing Software considered an asset;
Familiarity with Aderant, or other legal accounting software;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Clientservice oriented;
Ability to work within a team environment and independently; and
Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.