Legal Assistant - Ottawa, Canada - Osler

Osler

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Managing the practice of one Patent Agent and supporting two additional Patent Agents by undertaking a triage role in the coordination of all Firm and client-related activities for the legal professional (LP), thereby allowing them to concentrate on providing valuable legal services to clients.

Position Requirements:

Education and Experience_
Knowledge and Skills_
Strong communication, organizational and technical skills (MS Office suite).
Extensive knowledge of Canadian Patent prosecution would be an asset.
Proactive, and work well in both a team and independent work environment.
Show initiative and display an interest in developing their knowledge of this practice area.
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
Impeccable attention to detail is required.

For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies.

Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities.

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work partially in the office.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Background and Reference Checks:

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

**No agencies or phone calls please.