IP Assistant/Paralegal
IP Assistant/Paralegal Role that will allow you to take charge of your domain and grow to new heights.
Summary about this job
Legal Secretaries
Company: IP& Pty Ltd
Location: Sydney
Work type: Part Time
Salary: $55,000 - $64,999 pro rata
Phone: +61-3-1499-8925
Fax: +61-7-7777-4571
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Detail information about job IP Assistant/Paralegal. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Interesting and Varied Work
- Specialist Intellectual Property ("IP") Role
- Flexible Work Environment 2 or 3 days per week
About the business
IP& is a boutique intellectual property firm with a focus on patents, trade marks and registered designs. IP& is truely modern firm being fully paperless and mobile.
About the role
This role will see you work directly with a principal patent attorney and assist in every aspect of the IP lifecycle including administration of IP rights such as new patent, trade mark and design filings, reporting correspondence, document preparation, renewals and invoicing. You will also speak with new clients to set up files and answer minor queries and assist with marketing efforts such as information packs and events. This role will be much more varied and interesting than in a larger firm and much more hands on. If you don't have all the skills, don't stress - we'll show you the ropes. What you will need is a willingness to be proactive and learn. Over time, you will have the chance to adapt this role and take full control. For example, you might like to start assisting with writing some blogs or work on our digital store.
Benefits and perks
- World class brand new office. Don't like your desk - take your laptop and sit by the window.
- Close to Wynyard station and Barangaroo water front.
- Flexible - need to leave early. No problems.
- 2 or 3 days per week.
Skills and experience
- Previous IP experience highly regarded.
- Attention to detail and ability to work autonomously is a must.
- Excellent English skills (patents are tricky things to read...).
- Must have good typing and MS word skills.
- Must have good phone manner and Client interface skills.
- Would suit a person with a legal qualification whom is focussed on a paralegal career specialising in IP (will not suit a person wishing to be a Solicitor).
- Diplomas or Degrees in any field highly regarded.