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Would you like to be a part of Canada’s leading and progressive Business Law firm?

McMillan has an exciting opportunity as a Trademarks Administrative Clerk in our Toronto Trademarks and Intellectual Property Group. As a member of the team, you will play a key role in supporting the migration of our current Trademarks database. This is a contract position of a minimum of one year.

What You’ll Do

This position is an excellent opportunity for a flexible and motivated self-starter who enjoys working in a collegial and challenging work environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the team with the migration of the current Trademarks database to a new, more efficient platform (Patricia); ensuring that all client records and deadlines have been successfully and accurately transferred; assisting with updating Patricia with CIPO deadlines; assisting with preparation of deadline and status reports. Additionally, there is opportunity to support the following tasks: processing paper and electronic correspondence and entering relevant information into the docketing database; manage and reconcile CIPO and WIPO deposit/credit card accounts; generate and distribute deadline reports; order CIPO correspondence; other administrative duties as required.

What You Bring

Experience in Trademarks is an asset but not required, including familiarity with Trademark docketing platform, and Canadian Trademark application and registration process; familiarity with CIPO Trademark Electronic filing system specifically filing a Trademark application; familiarity with navigating CIPO, USPTO, EUIPO, WIPO Trademark databases is an asset; strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written). You are detail-oriented and are able to effectively meet deadlines, work well in a team setting, manage fast-paced timelines, and provide an exceptional level of client service. You have a keen interest in learning, embrace evolving technology, and have strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

McMillan Offers You

Growth

Mentorship and Support

Training as Software Evolves

Commensurate Compensation and Benefits Package

Fun Work Environment

Continuous Learning & Development

McMillan = You

Inclusion and diversity are essential elements of our culture at McMillan which coincides with our core values of respect, teamwork, commitment, client service and professional excellence. We are extremely proud to be named among the Top Employers in the GTA for 2023.

At McMillan, we know we will achieve the most success by attracting and retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting communities from which we draw our members, the communities in which we live and work and the communities to which we provide legal services.

We are a law firm that prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment which nurtures mentoring inspires enthusiasm and professional excellence. We commit to putting our best efforts forward in achieving our goals, and the goals of our clients. You can help us in that journey!

Need another reason to consider McMillan? Let’s work together to help you achieve your professional goals and career development.

Let’s get started

If this position is for you, and you reside in or around the Toronto area, we look forward to hearing from you. We like cover letters too so don’t forget to include one along with your resume when you click on the Apply Now button.

McMillan is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email us or contact us at 1.888.622.4624 to submit your accommodation request.

McMillan LLP is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We respect and embrace the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of individuals at all levels of the firm. This enables us to provide innovative client service, contribute fully to our communities and advance our firm’s values.