Job Description

Firm Overview

Marks & Clerk is one of the world's leading intellectual property (IP) firms, with our first Canadian office being established in Ottawa in 1921. We specialize in all areas of intellectual property law - trademarks, copyrights, patents, designs, and related matters, as well as IP enforcement and litigation.

Through a global network of 15 offices in Canada, the UK, Europe and Asia and long- established relationships with other trusted IP firms worldwide, we have the unique ability to secure and enforce IP rights for clients looking to safeguard their innovations in multiple jurisdictions. Our clients come from a diverse range of industries and include start-ups, small and medium sized businesses and large multi-national corporations who have long trusted us to deliver high quality, seamless and cost-effective services both in Canada and globally.

We are looking to add additional talent to join our Toronto office. The Trademark Assistant will provide assistance to professionals primarily in the trademark and copy right areas of IP.

Experience:

One to two years relevant trademark working experience Due date management, saving emails and electronic documents Review client instructions and take appropriate action with the direction of the
professional

Replying to status checks on TM applications Providing clients with cost estimates for TM applications, searches etc. Sending and following up on invoices Communication with clients and associates.

Qualifications:

Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate or Law Clerk Degree Familiarity with IP docketing and DMS software Proven experience working in an electronic trademark environment Strong working knowledge of legal software and standard MS Office software
(Word, Excel)

Proactive, problem-solving skills Solid time management skills, able to work on assignments from multiple
professionals

Excellent attention to detail and work product presentation Bilingual - French and English would be an asset.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter, in confidence to HR@marks-clerk.ca.

Marks & Clerk is an equal opportunity employer and will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

Currently, M&C firm members are in a hybrid arrangement, working 1 to 2 days a week in the office and the balance of the week at home. The goal is to provide firm members with a practical work-life balance.

Marks & Clerk Canada requires all firm members to be fully vaccinated against COVID- 19. Any exemption request will be considered on a case-by-case basis and granted only where the request meets the requirements of applicable legislation.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

No agencies please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care RRSP match
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5E 1G4