Law Clerk - Toronto, Canada - TD Bank

TD Bank

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

403635BR

Legal Services / Counsel

Toronto, ON

March 21, 2023

Company Overview

Department Overview

TD Legal is dedicated to providing industry-leading advice and counsel to all TD business segments and corporate functions.

In the Law Clerk role, you will join and support a dynamic and collegial team of legal professionals who provide advice in respect of intellectual property matters for the enterprise.

The role provides an opportunity to work in an exciting, important, and busy area, while gaining exposure to a range of stakeholders and leaders, both within TD Legal and across the enterprise.

Job Description:

Provide support to professionals whose practices focus on intellectual property including trademarks and patents. The primary focus of this role is trademarks and support of the Bank's trademark portfolio.
Assist with management, maintenance, and administration of the Bank's international trademark portfolio.
Assist with preliminary trademark searches. Review and order trademark searches for internal business partners. Review opinions received from trademark agents for proposed trademarks and communicate with internal business partners.
Ensure that trademark registrations are renewed and that the required maintenance documents are filed. Obtain trademark renewal instructions and trademark use information from internal business partners to renew trademarks and to file statements of use.
Work with legal counsel to support disputes and oppositions, engage with our internal business partners and trademark and patent agents throughout the process.
Maintain docket of patent files and associated due dates and save documents and correspondence from outside counsel.
Maintain the electronic billing system and interact with outside counsel to resolve billing issues.
Draft and prepare a variety of documents for professional approval/signature including demand letters, assignments, agreements, and reports. Assist with execution of documents.
Open and maintain electronic files.
Assist with other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Knowledge of trademark processes and relevant working experience in trademarks are required.
Law Clerk diploma or equivalent is preferred.
You are highly organized, have the ability to manage in a multitasked environment, demonstrate good problemsolving skills and have a strong focus on attention to detail.
You are an enthusiastic team player continually striving for service excellence with ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Excellent time management and prioritization skills with ability to work in a fastpaced and fluid environment and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to show initiative and take a proactive approach.
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to deal with all levels of staff.
Strong working knowledge of standard software (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and aptitude to learn new software.

Additional Information

LI-Hybrid

Hours

37.5

Inclusiveness

At TD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.