Trade Mark Paralegal
Job in
London, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
Novagraaf
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-09
Job specializations:
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Law/Legal
Legal Secretary
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Administrative/Clerical
Legal Secretary
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Trade Mark Paralegal |
As Trade Mark Paralegal, the candidate will work closely with the existing team to provide a wide range of support to the attorneys. This is a varied role that offers the chance to develop skills and take on additional responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate prior experience working in an intellectual property (IP) team, ideally with trademarks. CITMA qualification (or progress towards it) is an advantage.
Role and responsibilities
Administrative responsibilities include:
New case entry and management of recordsProcessing correspondence, emails and callsMonitoring deadlines and maintaining case filesPreparing and submitting standard formsAssisting with invoicing, reporting and document archivingParalegal responsibilities include:
Drafting and reviewing correspondence and simple legal documents under supervisionAssisting with trademark filings, searches, recordals and renewalsConducting basic clearance searches and preparing initial adviceSupporting attorneys with opposition, cancellation and enforcement mattersManaging client onboarding and coordinating with international associatesRequirements
This position is particularly well suited to candidates with one to two years’ experience in IP, ideally in trademarks. We will provide full on-the-job training and support you to build your expertise.
You will be familiar with the UKIPO, EUIPO and WIPO procedures, we well as IP management systems (e.g. Inprotech) and MS Office.
You will be expected to work predominantly on your own initiative and be:
Highly proficientStrong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines and a varying workloadExcellent attention to detail and accuracy in document preparationStrong written and verbal communication skillsGood commercial awareness and an interest in brand protectionAbility to work independently as well as part of a teamProactive approach to your workAmbitious for increased responsibility and progressionFlexible attitude to workIn addition, it is expected that the candidate will meet the foundational proficiency level of Novagraaf’s Core Competency requirements: customer connectedness, results-oriented, business/commercial awareness, flexibility and resilience.
What we offer:
Full-time permanent contractA role at the heart of a prestigious European law firmAn inclusive culture and continuous learning environment with career advancement opportunitiesHybrid working between our office in London (Gracechurch Street) or the opportunity to work fully remotely within the UKInternational team:
Offices in the EMEA, USA and APACA wide range of tasks that will allow you to learn and develop your career!
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