Junior Legal Assistant - Brisbane, Australia - HopgoodGanim

HopgoodGanim

Verified Company

Brisbane, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join our Intellectual Property, Technology and Cyber Security Team.

24th January, 2024:

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Legal Assistant to join our Intellectual Property, Technology & Cyber Security team.

Our team advises on cutting-edge intellectual property and technology issues, including copyright and trade marks, high value IT procurement projects, complex licensing agreements, as well as privacy and data protection.

Your responsibilities/tasks will include but are not limited to:

end of month billing and general communications with our accounts team;

- liaising with internal staff members, clients and overseas trade mark agents;
- drafting IP Australia forms - extension, expedited exam, deferment, requesting a hearing;
- creating new trade mark, client/agent contacts, dispute and other records in _Equinox;_
- administrative and reporting duties relating to both foreign and domestic trade mark matters; and
- reviewing and processing all incoming and outgoing mail for patents (IP Australia, IPONZ and WIPO)

About You
To be successful in this role, you must have:

Strong attention to detail;
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written;
A positive attitude and strong work ethic;
Willingness to learn;
Ability to prioritise and multitask
Previous administrative or legal support experience considered, but is not required.
About HopgoodGanim Lawyers

Regularly featured in Doyle's Guide and The Best Lawyers, HopgoodGanim Lawyers are recognised as a leading corporate law firm in Australia.

Located in Waterfront place, we offer a range of benefits waiting for you at HG, including:

flexible work arrangements;

- employee assistance programs and flu vaccinations, supporting your health and wellbeing;
- community service leave, including opportunities to work with the Salvation Army on Christmas campaigns;
- purchased leave program and a generous parental leave policy; and,
- firmwide events, including mid and end of year celebrations.

If you are someone who takes their work seriously but doesn't take themselves seriously, someone who looks for solutions rather than problems and someone who never says, 'that's not part of my job', then HopgoodGanim is the right firm for you.

Here, you won't just be a small piece of a big machine; you will be a key and essential part of the team.

Every member of our team is focused on the delivery of exceptional outcomes for our clients and on providing a level of service that is second to none.

With a unique culture, the firm is recognised as a place where people are supported and enjoy working.