law clerk Toronto
Job description
LEGAL ASSISTANT/LAW CLERK/PARALEGAL FOR A PATENT, TRADEMARK AND LITIGATION LAW FIRM
Founded in 1887, Riches, McKenzie & Herbert LLP is one of Canada’s longest-established law firms whose practice is exclusively intellectual property law. Our ideal candidate will have a strong interest to learn, work full-time Monday to Friday, 9AM – 5PM (flexible start/finish time) and compensation based on skill and experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Typing correspondence from dictation using precedents, internal mail merge documents and government forms;
- Preparation of batch notification letters
- Preparation of client invoices, Statement of Account and reminder letters
- Proofreading all documents;
- Preparing patent and/or trademark submissions for filing in the Canadian and United States Patent Offices;
- Providing reception relief when required and
- Any other duties that may be assigned
SKILL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
- Law Clerk, Legal Assistant, Paralegal Diploma/Certificate or equivalent experience;
- Exceptional ability to use a computer and computer programs including all aspects of Windows, Word, Adobe, Outlook and Excel;
- Dictation experience;
- Strong attention to detail, specifically spelling, grammar and formatting;
- Ability to use all business office machines including scanners, facsimile machines, photocopies etc.;
- Strong English communications skills, both written and verbal;
- Confident to ask questions and the ability to utilize the information provided; and
- Willingness to learn.
Must have completed a Legal Assistant, Law Clerk or Paralegal program or have equivalent experience.
Our ideal candidate possesses exceptional English language and communication skills, an eye for accuracy, and strong organizational skills.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No telephone calls or agencies please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
We have individual offices and desks that are socially distanced with partitions. We provide masks, gloves and sanitizing wipes for workstations and common areas.
Work Location: In person
