Trade Mark Associate

Overview

Our Trade Mark Prosecution Department has a vacant position for a qualified Attorney. We are looking for a young, energetic and highly driven candidate to become part of this well-established and growing practice. The ideal candidate is confident with excellent written and oral communication abilities, ability to handle multiple priorities and a good understanding of client needs. If you enjoy prosecution work and have the desire to take your career to the next level, then this is for you. This role represents a great opportunity within a challenging and professional environment.

Key responsibilities of the Trade Mark Associate will include, but not limited to:

Drafting legal documents i.e. opinions, contracts, agreements, letters of demand and articles;

Monthly invoicing of fees and disbursements;

Compilation of quotes;

Trade Mark filing and prosecution;

File and document management (uploading documents, device marks, correspondences, info for efiling, endorsements, managing/ monitoring notes);

Liaising with clients and agents;

Attending consultations with council;

Assistance in the day to day running of the practice.

Minimum Requirements

- Completed LLB with 2 years of Clerkship served in an IP firm;

- Admitted Attorney;

- Knowledge and understanding of Trade Marks is essential;

- Experience in and ability to do legal research and draft opinions;

- Fully computer literate on Ms Office (Knowledge Patricia will be advantageous);

- Excellent written & oral communication skills and good command of English;

- Must be able to multi-task;

- Able to work independently;

- Deadline driven;

- Good team player;

- Good interpersonal skills;

- Personal development abilities;

- Client focused;

- Good negotiation skills;

- Able to maintain an orderly working environment;

- Punctual and reliable;

- Good work ethics.