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Smart & Biggar

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Canada’s intellectual property firm with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Waterloo, Toronto, Ottawa and Montréal.

Ottawa, Ontario

Law Practice
201–500 people

About

Smart & Biggar is a Canadian intellectual property law firm. The firm includes more than 180 lawyers, patent agents and trademark agents and provides services across patents, trademarks, copyright and IP litigation. With over 130 years of experience, Smart & Biggar advises clients across a range of industries and technologies, helping them navigate complex IP matters and protect and manage their intellectual property portfolios. Many of the firm’s practitioners hold advanced degrees in science and engineering, bringing deep technical knowledge and a practical understanding of the innovations they help clients protect. The firm has an active IP litigation and dispute resolution practice, representing clients in patent, trademark and related proceedings before Canadian courts and administrative bodies.

Open positions

Billing Clerk

On-site · Montréal

The Billing Clerk manages the end-to-end billing process, including preparing invoices, handling e-billing submissions, and managing WIP. They are also responsible for resolving billing discrepancies and collaborating with practitioners to ensure timely billing.

Accounts Payable Specialist ‎

On-site · Ottawa

The role involves coding and entering vendor invoices, reconciling credit card statements, and processing payments via various platforms. Additionally, the specialist will handle subledger reconciliations and respond to vendor inquiries to support the National Finance Team.

Legal Assistant | 12-Month Contract

On-site · Ottawa

Provide operational support to patent agents and lawyers by preparing and filing correspondence with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. Manage statutory deadlines, client reports, and general administrative tasks including billing and record management.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

On-site · Biggar

The role involves processing and reconciling trust transactions and disbursements while ensuring full compliance with Law Society regulations. The specialist will also handle cash receipts and act as an internal resource for trust account inquiries.

Bilingual Billing Clerk

On-site · Montréal

The Billing Clerk manages the end-to-end billing process, including invoice preparation, e-billing submissions, and WIP management. They are responsible for resolving billing discrepancies and collaborating with practitioners to ensure timely billing across a national portfolio.

Accounts Payable Specialist ‎

On-site · Ottawa

The role involves coding and entering vendor invoices, reconciling credit card statements, and processing payments via various platforms. Additionally, the specialist will handle subledger reconciliations and respond to vendor inquiries to support the National Finance Team.

Patent Agent/Lawyer | Engineering (4+Years)

On-site · Montréal

The role involves managing, obtaining, and leveraging intellectual property assets to create business value for clients. The candidate will work within the EICT Patent group to provide IP protection and strategic advice.