Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

Perform routine legal functions under minimal supervision Prepare Patent applications before the agreed/laid down deadlines locally and internationally Ensure that interpretations are done against statutory principles Complete documents accurately and in accordance with procedure Prepare and draft correspondence including responses to client enquiries, routine correspondence, accounting enquiries in accordance with client standing instructions Deal with incoming correspondence and enquiries regarding pending matters Knowledge/understanding of Patents law - must be able to review legislation and make decisions / recommendations to clients Deal with urgent matters and client specific requests Review and respond to incoming correspondence Prepare reports of a general nature Ensure that invoices are created according to work done and in accordance with special administrative arrangements / requirements Ensure that work is done accurately and calculated in line with quotations, schedules as well as Adams & Adams rules and regulations Ensure that all queries relating to invoices, in patent administration are handled within agreed or implied time frames Maintain healthy customer and stakeholders relations Diarise files in line with procedures Ensure that all relevant documents are attached to the right file Maintain confidentiality of documents at all times Draw files on time Run a diary

Skills and knowledge

Must have a legal background (5-10 years in the legal profession would be a distinct advantage) Must be able to write legally sound letters of a high quality Ability to think critically and logically Ability to work in a highly professional and organized manner with little supervision / management

Qualification/s

Matric or equivalent qualification LLB degree Admitted attorney 5-10 years' post articles experience * Experience working on Patricia and CMS will be advantageous