Specialist, Docketing Intellectual Property
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Job Description
We are BLG: Canada?s Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience.
We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Learn more about us at
www.blg.com .
BLG?s National Intellectual Property team is looking for a resourceful and dynamic individual with a growth mindset that can help solve for today while building for the future. Come experience the momentum with BLG!
Purpose of Role
You will be a key member of a dynamic and innovative group of lawyers, clerks and legal support staff, providing the highest level of service to our clients, while having the opportunity to cultivate your skills as part of our successful national Intellectual Property Group team, within Canada?s premier full-service law firm.
Right from the start, you will have access to exceptional opportunities, working with a supportive team focused on providing you with meaningful opportunities to tailor your career path in order to reach your full potential.
The key responsibilities of this role are:
- Acts as primary contact for intake of new matters for the Intellectual Property team
- Inputs new matters into the IP Practice Management system and dockets for relevant official deadlines
- Reviews and assesses incoming correspondence for urgency and assigns priority
- Acts as a team player within the Paraprofessional Services Group with overflow, urgent deadlines and back-up coverage
- Assists with Paraprofessional related projects as assigned
- Keeps up-to-date on changes in practice and procedural requirements
What you will bring to this role:
- A minimum of 3 years? experience with relevant IP experience and knowledge
- Paralegal, Law Clerk, or Legal Assistant Diploma an asset
- Experience with IP docketing software
- Knowledge of document management systems (iManage knowledge an asset), Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe, and Excel
- Adaptable to dynamic priorities and deadlines, to best serve our clients? business goals
What does BLG have to offer you?
- A hybrid working environment with technology reimbursements to support digital working
- Certification in Legal Project Management (LPM)
- Access to our market leading mentoring program
- A talent development framework that helps you develop your desired career path, including access to training and continued education opportunities
- Exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs
- A competitive compensation and benefits package, including a day off to volunteer and access to wellness platforms and programs
BLG is committed to building and fostering a workplace that is reflective of our communities, where all firm members feel included, valued, and heard. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates but acknowledge the systemic and structural barriers that have, historically, marginalized and barred certain groups from accessing employment opportunities. As part of our commitment to removing barriers to employment, we strongly encourage applications from members of these historically marginalized groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities and women. Accommodations are available, upon request, in all aspects of the recruitment process.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD2171019
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationOttawa, ON, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned