Davies Collison Cave (DCC) is a leading intellectual propertyfirm providing a range of IP services throughout the Asia-Pacificregion with offices in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysiaand Hong Kong. For over 140 years our patent attorneys, trademark attorneys and IP lawyers have been servicing local andinternational clients with all their IP needs. Our renownedteam of talented and internationally recognised professionals workwith both local and international clients, including multinationalcompanies, SMEs, universities and research institutes.
The Role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivatedadministrative Patent Assistant to join our Brisbane Chemistry/LifeSciences team on full-time basis. The successful candidate will bean integral part of the team working closely with our Principalsand Patent Attorneys. Key responsibilities include:
1. Preparing and e-filing documentation at IP Australia, IPONZ and WIPO
2. Drafting basic correspondence
3. Preparing, finalizing and sending electronic correspondence
4. Management of individual attorney practices and deadlines
5. File and matter management
6. Preparing and sending invoices
The ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and a fast andenthusiastic learner. Previous experience as an IP administrativeassistant, while highly regarded, is not essential.
Key skill requirements for this role include:
7. Excellent attention to detail.
8. Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, and work to deadlines
9. Experience using Microsoft packages, particularly Word and Outlook
10. Strong written and verbal communication skills
Working with DCC
The benefits of working with DCC extend well beyond professionalexperience, we understand what is important to our people andfoster a lively work environment to support our team. DCC hasbeen recognised by Diversity Council Australia as one of 30Inclusive Employers for, and provides a range of benefits, including:
11. Flexible and Hybrid Work Arrangements
12. Birthday Leave, Volunteering leave
13. Reward and Recognition Platform offering benefits and discounts
14. Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
15. Learning and development platform
16. Discounted financial offers
17. 12 weeks paid parental leave
18. Ability to purchase additional leave
Davies Collison Cave is committed to creating a diverse andinclusive environment that welcomes and values all people.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from theLGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability, and those fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, are encouragedto apply.