Trade Marks Lawyer/Attorney/Paralegal

Good people. Good work. Great opportunities.

McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm, working with high-calibre national and international clients. We work on big matters in small teams, approaching each day with dedication and professionalism.

We provide exceptional opportunities for our employees to perform, grow and succeed, through extensive training and career development. Our teams work together and support one another to achieve individual, team and firm-wide goals.

Backed by a national team of over 400 staff located in Brisbane and Sydney, McCullough Robertson is a big firm, without the attitude.

Our national Digital & IP practice is currently looking for a Trade Marks Paralegal/Attorney to join the team to assist with our growing practice.

Reporting to Partner, Belinda Breakspear in Brisbane, this is a busy, high-volume role that will see you assisting with the prosecution, enforcement and management of national and international trade marks. Operating a full-service trade marks practice, this is an exciting time to join our Digital & IP team.

Our team advises organisations of various sizes, from start-ups, established ASX-listed businesses and government and research institutions, across a range of industries including biotechnology and life sciences, information technology, fashion, FMCG, not-for-profit, resources and agriculture. This role will see you responsible for but not limited to:

1. docketing management,
2. conducting trade mark searches,
3. drafting search reports,
4. prosecuting trade mark and design applications,
5. conducting due diligence,
6. assisting on oppositions and infringement matters,
7. design searches and registration,
8. providing general trade mark and IP advice.

As the successful candidate, you will be a trade marks focused paralegal or attorney with a minimum of three years experience working in a commercial law firm, trade mark attorney firm or specialist IP practice.

You must have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines, coupled with a genuine interest in progressing your career within the exciting area of trade marks.

You will also be a commercially minded team player, who values working in a positive team environment.

At McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while having fun and achieving results.

We offer the following benefits for our employees:

• Dedicated Diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion;
• Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career;
• Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well as coaching and leadership support;
• Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees;
• End-of-trip facilities.

We are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where our employees want to come to work.

Our commitment is to create an accessible and informed workplace, where we can collectively make a difference for everyone, including people with disability, to gain equal opportunities and grow their career at McR. This is our commitment to diversity and inclusion and how we bring to life our McR values.

An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly – Diversity Law Firm of the Year.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply for Job" button, and submit your application online. Alternatively, please contact Sophie Sims on 07 3914 8462 for a confidential discussion.

We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.