Legal Assistant - Intellectual Property
Summary
An excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant with three or more years of experience in intellectual property, specifically trade mark or patent work. Join a supportive and collaborative team where accuracy, professionalism and client service are at the centre of everything.
This role offers stability, growth and a positive culture built on communication, respect and shared success.
Key responsibilities
- Provide high-quality administrative and legal support to attorneys across trade marks and patents
- Manage deadlines, diaries and task lists with strong attention to detail
- Prepare, format and revise legal documents and correspondence
- Assist with filing and prosecution activities for trade marks, patents, designs and related matters
- Liaise directly with clients and maintain strong professional relationships
- Monitor inboxes and ensure data accuracy within IP systems
- Assist with billing processes, work in progress reviews and month-end tasks
- Conduct research and prepare client portfolios and supporting documents
About you
- Minimum of three years’ experience as a Legal Assistant in intellectual property, either trade marks or patents
- High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to support fee earners effectively
- Enjoyment of a client-facing role
- Confidence working in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment
- Experience with IP management software is highly regarded
Benefits
- Salary package up to $100,000
- Two days working from home
- Standard nine-to-five working hours
- Parking provided
- Birthday leave
- Annual salary review and performance bonuses
- Regular social activities and an inclusive team culture
- Supportive environment that values development and work-life balance
To apply, please submit your MS Word formatted CV. For a confidential discussion, you are welcome to contact Isabella Collins
directly.
Isabella Collins
Consultant, Permanent Legal Recruitment
Sydney NSW
isabellac@people2people.com.au
