Patent Legal Assistant

MLT Aikins LLP•Calgary, AB

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Calgary office is searching for a patent legal assistant who will work under the supervision of lawyers and will assist with legal tasks in accordance with MLT Aikins processes and guidelines. This is an 11-month term position.

Requirements

Graduate of a recognized paralegal program (equivalencies will be considered)
Minimum two year of experience in a similar role
Knowledge of appropriate software including: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
Previous experience in intellectual property, specifically in areas of patents and industrial designs
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong teamwork and problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Patrix IP Helpware is an asset

Responsibilities

Paying annual maintenance fees and annuities
Facilitating examination reminders and payments at Patent Offices and through foreign agents
Managing the patent docket including docket deadlines and maintaining the integrity of docket data
Sending weekly reminders to clients
Filing documents with patent offices
File management and maintaining precedent
Reviewing incoming correspondence from CIPO and foreign associates and assisting in preparing reporting letters to clients
Maintaining, organizing and updating the docket system of due dates for action and follow up
Performing general administrative tasks including file management, precedent maintenance and entry of tariff codes and time
Completing status checks
Opening files and validating data in all operational programs and databases
Providing assistance to agents/lawyers including expense processing, daily time entry and other various administrative tasks