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Trade Mark Associate - SandtonFull job descriptionOur Trade Mark Enforcement Department has a vacant position for a qualified Attorney (or a near qualified Attorney). We are looking for a young, energetic and highly driven candidate to become part of this well-established and growing practice. The ideal candidate is confident with excellent written and oral communication abilities, ability to handle multiple priorities and a good understanding of client needs. If you enjoy trade mark prosecution and/or litigation work and have the desire to take your career to the next level, then this is for you. This role represents a great opportunity within a challenging and professional environment.Key responsibilities of the Trade Mark Associate will include, but not limited to:Drafting legal documents i.e. opinions, contracts, agreements, letters of demand and articles;Monthly invoicing of fees and disbursements;Compilation of quotes;Trade Mark filing and prosecution;File and document management (uploading documents, correspondences, , managing/ monitoring deadlines, court online processes);Liaising with clients and agents;Attending consultations with council;Assistance in the day to day running of the practice.Minimum requirements:Completed LLB with 2 years of Clerkship served in an IP firm;Admitted Attorney; (i.e. just finished articles) or newly admitted attorneys (either about to finish articles or finished articles in the last year)Knowledge and understanding of Trade Marks is essential;Experience in and ability to do legal research and draft opinions;Fully computer literate on MS Office (Knowledge Patricia and Elite 3E will be advantageous);Excellent written & oral communication skills and good command of English;Must be able to multi-task;Able to work independently;Deadline driven;Good team player;Good interpersonal skills;Personal development abilities;Client focused;Good negotiation skills;Able to maintain an orderly working environment;Punctual and reliable;Good work ethics.

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