Legal Assistant (IP)

at  FourQuarters Recruitment Pty Ltd

• 12 month FTC
• Social, down to earth culture
• Hybrid/ flexible working
  Position Overview: An exciting opportunity for an experienced Patent Assistant to provide essential support to experienced Patent Attorneys in our clients dynamic firm on a 12 month FTC. Your role will focus on maintaining exceptional client service, managing critical deadlines, and assisting in the smooth operation of attorney practices. Regular tasks include document processing, drafting patent documentation, and general patent administration.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience as a Legal or IP Assistant.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) and advanced document formatting.
• Strong organisational, administrative, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy in all tasks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Flexible office-based role
• Opportunity for professional growth and skill development in a varied and dynamic legal practice environment.
  If you’re a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant seeking a diverse and interesting role, apply now or email Sarah Roberts at sroberts@fourquarters.com.a

• Support multiple Patent Attorneys, handling daily deadline monitoring and critical list management.
• Process high volumes of client communications, assess urgency, and manage electronic filing.
• Draft and prepare patent prosecution documents and other related patent applications.
• Execute efficient diary, calendar, and deadline management.
• Perform administrative tasks such as invoice processing and comprehensive database searches.