Law Clerk - Ottawa, Canada - Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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Ottawa, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We are

BLG:
Canada's Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience.

We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development.

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You will be a key member of a dynamic and innovative group of patent agents, clerks and legal support staff, providing the highest level of service to our clients, while having the opportunity to cultivate your skills as part of our successful national Intellectual Property Patent team, within Canada's premier full-service law firm.

Right from the start, you will have access to exceptional opportunities, working with a supportive team focused on providing you with meaningful opportunities to tailor your career path in order to reach your full potential.

The key responsibilities of this role are:
Monitor the due list for all patent deadlines and send appropriate reminders
Review, check, docket and report official correspondence from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Attend to, review, and report various stages of patent prosecution
Keep uptodate on changes in patent law including internal procedural requirements
What you will bring to this role:
A minimum of 3 years of relevant patent experience with advanced knowledge in Canadian prosecution from a law firm and/or in-house experience
Advanced knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Strong organizational skills in planning and prioritizing work, multitasking and attention to details
Ability to succeed in a multidisciplinary team and to work independently with mínimal supervision
Adaptability to ever changing priorities and deadlines

What does BLG have to offer you?

A hybrid working environment with technology reimbursements to support digital working
Certification in Legal Project Management (LPM)
Access to our market leading mentoring program
A talent development framework that helps you develop your desired career path, including access to training and continued education opportunities
Exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs
A competitive compensation and benefits package, including a day off to volunteer and access to wellness platforms and programs