Junior Legal Assistant

5 days ago

Sydney, Australia Davies Collison Cave Full time

Junior Legal Assistant (hybrid)

For over 140 years, Davies Collison Cave (DCC) has been protecting creativity and embracing innovation. We are one of the largest, most respected Intellectual Property Firms servicing local and international clients with offices in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia. Our renowned team of talented professionals work with world-class clients and brands across three core legal services areas: Patents; Trademarks and Intellectual Property law.

The strength of DCC is, and has always been, the experience and expertise of our people. Many of our practitioners are recognised as world leaders in their respective fields. Our values of excellence through collegiality and engaging leadership have attracted the finest talent with diverse skills and backgrounds, enabling them to access rewarding and fulfilling career pathways.

We have an exciting opportunity for an entry level, junior legal assistant to join our Sydney Patent practice to begin your career as a Patent Assistant. Your role is part of a small, collaborative team providing assistance to Patent Attorneys in a secretarial/administration capacity to ensure the smooth running of the Patent Attorney’s practice. This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.

**About the role**

As a junior legal assistant, you work closely with an experienced patent assistant for guidance, mentoring and on the job training to build your skills.

**Key responsibilities you have or will learn**:

- Assist with document preparation and formatting documents accurately.
- As you become familiar with each of the Patent Attorney’s files, assist with the monitoring of the file deadlines daily and bring to the Patent Attorney’s attention, critical matters relating to their client files.
- File management including client follow up, opening and closing files and matters.
- Take telephone messages for the Patent Attorney.
- Create, draft and amend legal documents.
- Maintain diary systems for the Patent Attorney and booking meetings.
- Process invoices electronically using our invoicing system.
- Make travel arrangements and general executive support.
- Provide exceptional client service internally and externally.
- Assist with general office and administration duties as and when required.

**About You**

Ideally you have recently completed a Certificate in Business Administration or equivalent studies at a business college or TAFE and/or have some relevant experience.
- Administrative skills with an eye for detail.
- Excellent time management and organisation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.
- Professional telephone manner.
- Are eager to develop and learn new skills.
- Enjoy taking on responsibility.
- Enjoy working in a team environment. Are collaborative and proactive in assisting others in the team.
- **Why join us**

This is an exciting and dynamic role within a very supportive and inclusive team working with an internationally recognised firm.

The benefits of working with DCC extend well beyond professional experience. We understand what is important to our people and we offer a highly collaborative work environment to support our team to achieve excellence. DCC has been recognised by Diversity Council Australia as an Inclusive Employer, provides genuine flexible and hybrid working arrangements, offers generous paid parental leave, paid birthday leave and volunteering leave. DCC also provides a range of well-being initiatives throughout the year.

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