Trade Mark Associate at KISCH IP

Job Description

• Our Trade Mark Enforcement Department has a vacant position for a qualified Attorney (or a near qualified Attorney).
• We are looking for a young, energetic and highly driven candidate to become part of this well-established and growing practice.
• The ideal candidate is confident with excellent written and oral communication abilities, ability to handle multiple priorities and a good understanding of client needs.
•  If you enjoy trade mark prosecution and/or litigation work and have the desire to take your career to the next level, then this is for you. This role represents a great opportunity within a challenging and professional environment.

Key responsibilities of the Trade Mark Associate will include, but not limited to:

• Drafting legal documents i.e. opinions, contracts, agreements, letters of demand and articles;
• Monthly invoicing of fees and disbursements;
• Compilation of quotes;
• Trade Mark filing and prosecution;
• File and document management (uploading documents, correspondences, , managing/ monitoring deadlines, court online processes);
• Liaising with clients and agents;
• Attending consultations with council;
• Assistance in the day to day running of the practice.

Minimum requirements:

• Completed LLB with 2 years of Clerkship served in an IP firm;
• Admitted Attorney; (i.e. just finished articles) or newly admitted attorneys (either about to finish articles or finished articles in the last year)
• Knowledge and understanding of Trade Marks is essential;
• Experience in and ability to do legal research and draft opinions;
• Fully computer literate on MS Office (Knowledge Patricia and Elite 3E will be advantageous);
• Excellent written & oral communication skills and good command of English;
• Must be able to multi-task;
• Able to work independently;
• Deadline driven;
• Good team player;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Personal development abilities;
• Client focused;
• Good negotiation skills;
• Able to maintain an orderly working environment;
• Punctual and reliable;
• Good work ethics.