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Legal Assistant, IP

  • Toronto, ON
  • Hybrid
  • Posted Aug 25, 2026
  • 1 position

$60,000–$80,000 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Apply by
Aug 25, 2027
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Legal Assistant will manage patent prosecution files, including drafting and filing applications with CIPO, the USPTO, and WIPO. They are also responsible for maintaining docket entries, managing billing processes, and providing administrative support to the legal team.

Job details

The Legal Assistant will manage patent prosecution files, including drafting and filing applications with CIPO, the USPTO, and WIPO. They are also responsible for maintaining docket entries, managing billing processes, and providing administrative support to the legal team. Candidates must possess a Legal Assistant diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of experience in an Intellectual Property group. Proficiency in IP legislation, document management systems like Pattsy and iManage, and strong organizational skills are required.

What you’ll do

The Legal Assistant will manage patent prosecution files, including drafting and filing applications with CIPO, the USPTO, and WIPO. They are also responsible for maintaining docket entries, managing billing processes, and providing administrative support to the legal team.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Legal Assistant diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of experience in an Intellectual Property group. Proficiency in IP legislation, document management systems like Pattsy and iManage, and strong organizational skills are required.

Benefits

  • Insurance premiums paid by the firm
  • Wellness reimbursements
  • Technology reimbursements
  • Mental health support
  • Virtual healthcare assistance
  • Paid overtime
  • Generous time off
  • Volunteer day off
  • Birthday day off
  • Professional development opportunities

Listed skills

  • Time management · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred
  • Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Patent filing
  • Intellectual property law
  • Document drafting
  • CIPO portal management
  • USPTO filing
  • Docket management
  • Time management
  • Legal billing
  • Expense reporting
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Pattsy
  • iManage
  • Regulatory practice support
  • Confidentiality

Job areas

  • Legal
  • Administrative

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