Paralegal - Intellectual Property

Are you looking for a stimulating and dynamic job? Would you like to be part of a team that believes in your potential and part of a great company that will help you advance in your career? This is the job for you! We are currently looking for a Paralegal for one of our clients in the insurance industry.

What is in it for you:
Hourly salary of $32 to $37, based on experience.
12 to 18-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.
Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
Daytime schedule with occasional early or late calls.
Hybrid work: 3 office days, from Tuesday to Thursday.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional environment.
Join a passionate and inclusive team of professionals.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary point of contact for all intellectual property matters and manage the intellectual property portfolio under the supervision of the Head of Global Intellectual Property.
Draft correspondence, agreements, trademark license agreements, renewal documentation, and other trademark-related documents.
Ensure timely filings with relevant trademark registry offices (with assistance from external trademark agents).
Conduct trademark searches in both English and French.
Perform specific administrative and legal research tasks for the Head of Global Intellectual Property.
Collaborate with law clerks in other jurisdictions.
Develop and adhere to new policies and procedures regarding Intellectual Property.
Provide support with opposition files, including preparing cease and desist letters and co-existence agreements.
Offer assistance with copyright matters, domain names, and patents, as needed.

What you will need to succeed:

Law Clerk/Paralegal designation from a recognized institution.
3+ years of relevant intellectual property law clerk experience at a law firm or large financial institution.
Experience in trademark law, copyright law, either at a firm or in-house legal department.
Strong attention to detail.
Proficient research and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to prioritize workload and manage time effectively.
Proactive problem solver with the ability to take initiative when required.
Excellent relationship management skills.
Strong team player.
Capability to collaborate effectively across multiple business lines.
Effective communicator with a positive attitude (both written and verbal).
General working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with PowerPoint and SharePoint would be advantageous.

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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $32.00-$37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.50 per week

Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Work from home
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift

Application question(s):
Are you available to work hybrid (3 days at the office)?

Experience:
Intellectual property law clerk: 3 years (required)
Paralegal: 3 years (required)
Microsoft Office: 1 year (required)
Trademark law: 1 year (required)
Financial institution: 1 year (preferred)
Law firm: 1 year (preferred)
SharePoint: 1 year (preferred)
Microsoft Powerpoint: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M4V 3C4