**Legal Secretary/Paralegal (Patents/Intellectual Property)**
A highly skilled and experienced Legal Secretary/Paralegal is required to join our national Chemistry/Life Sciences team.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative support to two outstanding patent attorneys, assisting with the protection, commercialisation and enforcement of intellectual property.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and proof-read various correspondence and documents;
* Upload documents and maintain accurate information on client portals;
* Liaise with IP Australia for document productions, lodgements and amendments;
* General administration (e.g. diary management, arranging travel and meetings).
What We Offer:
* Work with an internationally renowned, multi-award winning elite integrated IP firm;
* Collaborate with blue-chip clients and work on interesting cutting-edge patents;
* Ongoing learning and career growth opportunities;
* Be inspired by an A+ Team of industry-leading mentors and colleagues;
* Culture: open, collaborative, grounded and inclusive (celebrating diversity);
* Generous staff benefits;
* Life-friendly and flexible working arrangements.
Requirements:
* Minimum 1 year experience in intellectual property law (preferably patents);
* Highly competent in Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook) with fast typing and accuracy;
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work as part of a team;
* High accuracy and ability to meet deadlines;
* Commitment to furthering your own success with a first-class employer.