law clerk Ottawa
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Full Time
Ottawa
55000 - 48507 CAD ANNUAL Today
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
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
.You will be a key member of a dynamic and innovative group of patent agents, 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 Patent 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:
- Monitor the due list for all patent deadlines and send appropriate reminders
- Open, prepare, file and report Canadian patent applications
- Review, check, docket and report official correspondence from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office
- Attend to, review, and report various stages of patent prosecution
- Interact with CIPO with respect to administrative matters to facilitate ongoing prosecution of patent applications
- Keep up-to-date on changes in patent law including internal procedural requirements
What you will bring to this role:
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant patent experience with advanced knowledge in Canadian prosecution from a law firm and/or in-house experience
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Strong organizational skills in planning and prioritizing work, multi-tasking and attention to details
- Ability to succeed in a multi-disciplinary team and to work independently with minimal supervision
- Adaptability to ever changing priorities and deadlines
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.
About Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
CEO: John Murphy
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Private Practice / Firm
Website: www.blg.com
Year Founded: 1823
