Trade Mark Associate - Sandton at KISCH IP

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, device marks, correspondences, info for efiling, endorsements, managing/ monitoring notes);
• 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;
• 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 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.