Trade Mark Administrator - Sandton at KISCH IP

Minimum required experience and competencies:

• Grade 12 (Matric);
• At least 3-5 years proven experience as a Legal Administrator;
• Must have sound knowledge of Patricia, Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations occurring as a result of workloads
• and/or deadlines;
• Ability to be discreet since the position will require dealing with certain confidential client
• information;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Client focus;
• Ability to prioritize work efficiently in order to comply with deadlines;
• Good attention to detail, as accuracy is very important;
• Excellent administration skills to ensure an efficient filing and record keeping system;
• Strong organisational skills and ability to maintain an orderly working environment;
• A strong sense of teamwork and good interpersonal skills;
• Punctual, flexible and reliable;
• Good work ethic;
• Must display initiative and a keenness to learn.

Key responsibilities and duties:
The duties and responsibilities of the Trade Mark Admin Assistant will include, but not be limited to:

• Updating case management software and billing software with new files/cases, allocation of
• pre-payments, client instructions, official documents, correspondence, and trade mark details;
• Timeous preparation and application of trade mark applications, assignments and change
• recordals;
• Management of diary, deadlines for filings, and progress updates sent to clients;
• Timeous and accurate quoting and invoicing of clients;
• Attending to client queries and ensuring that they are resolved timeously;
• Assisting with e-filing of trademark applications.
• Assisting with office administrative tasks, including sending couriers