Litigation Assistant
FIRM OVERVIEW
Marks & Clerk is one of the world’s leading intellectual firms, with our first Canadian office established in 1921. With a qualified team of seasoned patent and trademark professionals, we offer a full spectrum of expertise on all aspects of intellectual property matters – patents, trademarks, designs, and copyright. This includes strategic and commercial advice on portfolio management, licensing, enforcement and litigation, and due diligence and valuation of intellectual property
Through a global network of 15 offices in Canada, the UK (across eight cities), Europe and Asia, Marks & Clerk has long-established relationships with other trusted IP firms worldwide and a unique ability to secure IP protection 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 locally and globally.
We are looking to add additional, motivated talent to join our dynamic litigation team to provide key support to our professionals and law clerks focusing on IP litigation, and in particular assist our Co-Head of Litigation.
This position offers a unique opportunity for learning, autonomy, and development in IP litigation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Managing due dates and filing deadlines; maintaining filing system for documents; compiling, and organizing materials
- General practice administration, including preparing routine correspondence, processing client invoicing and third-party payables (e.g., experts and consultants), and expense reimbursement
- Assisting law clerk(s) to liaise with and book Court dates; assisting with preparing court forms, pleadings, and other court documents, as required.
- Managing client administrative and billing requirements, and conflict searching
- Assisting with organizing work schedules by maintaining calendar and contacts, scheduling appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements
- Becomes expert at the firm’s policies and all applicable administrative procedures
- Demonstrates teamwork by providing support to other practice group professionals and staff, as requested, whenever workload permits
- Maintains a positive and professional relationship with external legal counsel, Courts, agencies, and professional organizations with whom the litigation professional(s) work
- Assumes additional responsibilities as requested
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate must have:
- Legal Assistant Diploma
- Minimum 2 to 5 years in a litigation role working in an IP environment, including experience liaising with the Federal Court. Experience working with the Ontario Courts is an asset
- Proactive and organized; strong proofreading skills with high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint skills
- Familiarity with iManage an asset
Remuneration and benefits
- Competitive salary dependent on qualification and experience plus extended health and dental care
- 3 weeks vacation
- RRSP 4% matching after probation period is complete
- Currently firm members enjoy a hybrid arrangement, working 1-2 days in the office and the balance from home
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter to HR@marks-clerk.ca.
Marks & Clerk Canada is an equal opportunity employer and will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.
Marks & Clerk Canada requires all firm members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accordingly, an offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof of full vaccination. Any exemption request will be considered on a case-by-case basis and granted only where the request meets the requirements of applicable legislation.
Currently, firm members enjoy a hybrid arrangement, working 1 to 2 days in the office and the balance from home.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
No agencies or recruiters please.