Legal Assistant, Intellectual Property - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.Osler is currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant in our Intellectual Property Practice. The Practice Assistant will proactively provide legal professionals with a high level of support in an effort to improve practice efficiency, including coordinating client-related activities. This position requires an excellent multi-tasker with strong administrative and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative and have excellent client service and organizational skills.Managing the practice of one Partner and one Patent Litigation Consultant, and one Patent Agent by undertaking a triage role in the coordination of all Firm and client-related activities for the legal professional (LP), thereby allowing them to concentrate on providing valuable legal services to clients.Position RequirementsEducation and ExperienceThe successful incumbent will have a Community College Certificate in a Legal Secretarial Assistant program or equivalent, strong communication, organizational and technical skills (MS Office suite). The successful incumbent must also be a self-starter who is detail oriented, shows strong initiative and display an interest in developing their knowledge of this practice area and possess experience in a Legal Secretarial Assistant role. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable. Bilingual (English/French) would be considered an asset.To protect the health and safety of firm members and visitors and to comply with the recommendations of public health authorities, employment at Osler will be conditional on the candidate submitting evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.How To ApplyAccessibility and AccomodationWe thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Background and Reference ChecksPlease note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada’s leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé.Apply Now!No agencies or phone calls please.Quick Apply

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