Administrative Assistant - Trade Mark

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Administrative Assistant - Trade Mark. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Join a Trade Mark group with an innovative approach
• Use your Intellectual Property experience
• Friendly and supportive team

About the opportunity

Griffith Hack has a terrific opportunity for an enthusiastic Legal/Administrative Assistant to work with the Attorneys in our Sydney and Brisbane offices. This collaborative team is looking for someone who shares their dedication to delivering exceptional client service.

Your daily responsibilities will have varied levels of complexity and urgency and include:

• Preparing and editing client correspondence;
• Creating new cases and updating case and client information in Inprotech (IP software);
• Monitoring critical deadlines;
• Filing trade mark applications;
• Lodging official correspondence with IP Australia, IPONZ and WIPO;
• Preparing client invoices; and
• Other general assistance as required.

Skills and experience

We're looking for candidates who demonstrate the following:

• At least 3 years' experience in a legal environment (and we'll get really excited if you have experience working in IP);
• Good ability to use Microsoft Outlook and create, format and edit documents in Word and Excel;
• Experience using IP software, billing software and a Document Management System;
• Great organisational skills and the ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines;
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to produce high quality work;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Enjoy learning and don't mind asking questions; and
• Quickly build good working relationships with your team and other members of the business.

About Griffith Hack

Griffith Hack provides a wide variety of services to maximise our clients’ IP from every angle.  We work with clients to integrate their IP strategy with their business strategy, drawing on insights from technical, financial and legal perspectives on IP.

Our people are the reason we can do what we do well.  We work in an inclusive and collaborative environment that focusses on personal and professional development and knowledge sharing.

We have a friendly, down to earth culture and new starters are made to feel welcome immediately.

Griffith Hack is proud to be part of the Xenith IP Group, one of Australia's largest IP services groups.

All applicants need to have full working rights to be considered. 

APPLY NOW - please include a cover letter with your resume.

Please note that we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.