BENOÎT & CÔTÉ offers personalized and Leading-edge services of a boutique firm with the respected and trusted security of a top tier intellectual property firm. It offers a complete vision of the intellectual property needs of clients, be they inventors, start-ups, small and medium-sized businesses or multinational corporations. Located in Montreal, it supplies numerous local and international clients with a wide range of services, and works with well-known and highly respected foreign associates in order to maximize IP value.
We are looking for a bilingual paralegal to join our team!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Opening, preparing and filing patent applications within Canada, the United States and international.
Preparing and forwarding correspondence
Frequent communication with clients
Regularly updating patent database
Keeping a close eye on client files and managing deadlines
Performing research related to patent matters
Other related tasks
REQUIREMENTS:
College degree in paralegal studies or equivalent training or experience
Strong computer skills, good knowledge of Microsoft Office
Minimum one year of relevant experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (French and English)
Detail-oriented
Ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced and changing environment
Ability to manage priorities in an organized manner
Capable of providing professional responses in a timely fashion to internal and external clients
Respectful, accountable and good work ethic
Able to work with little supervision as well as part of a team
Able to work under pressure
BENEFITS
Our offices are easily accessible by car and public transportation (Crémazie Metro station). We offer group insurance, a competitive vacation plan and paid personal days. At Benoît & Côté, we believe in working hard in a somewhat relaxed environment. We have a gym available to all employees as well as a game room with pool table and foosball table.
Please submit your CV to
[email protected] .
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