Legal Assistant- Intellectual Property and

2 days ago

Sydney, Australia Maddocks Full time

We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.

**About the role**

We are seeking an ambitious and proactive Legal Assistant to join our highly regarded Sydney Commercial practice. This role will provide dedicated support to two Partners and a close knit team within the Technology, IP and Patent Litigation space. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further develop their legal career in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Your duties will include:

- Correspondence and complete matter management
- Time entry and monthly billing
- Reformatting complex documents
- Maintaining the team’s client database
- Booking travel arrangements
- Diary management and co-ordinating meetings
- Manual and electronic filing and general administrative duties
- Conducting IP searches, expert witness searches and engagement and
- Assistance in the preparation of briefs to counsel.

**About you**

You enjoy providing exceptional support and thrive in a high-energy environment. You are genuinely interested in intellectual property, pharmaceuticals, biotech and life sciences. You want to build a career as a Legal Assistant in a modern law firm supported by a friendly and professional team.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Experience in a specialist IP firm or patent litigation firm is highly regarded
- Good analytical and search skills
- A proactive approach and enthusiasm to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and efficient time management skills
- A high level of professionalism, a personable and friendly disposition, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels and
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and experience with billing systems (Aderant Expert).

**Why join Maddocks?**

Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you will experience:
**A diverse and inclusive workplace**: We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.

**Career Development**: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.

**Community involvement**: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.

**Work flexibly**: work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.

**Wellbeing & Benefits**: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.

Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.

**Ready for your next career move? Make your Move to Maddocks

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