Intellectual Property Litigation | Melbourne Metropolitan
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Aboutthe role We have anexciting opportunity for a legal secretary to join K&L Gates ona full-time basis. This role will support our IntellectualProperty practice across all aspects of administration. K&L Gates' Intellectual Property practice work in protectingand enforcing patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, and otherrights. The practice continues to grow at a significant rate,making it an exciting time to join the team.
OurIntellectual Property team is diverse and dynamic in nature, with adown to earth culture. The team offers a supportiveenvironment where everyone genuinely enjoys working with oneanother and where there is a high degree of collaboration andautonomy. This is demonstrated in the approachable nature ofour partners and the positive relationships they have with theirteam members.
Whatdoes the role involve? You will workclosely alongside other secretaries to manage all aspects ofadministration, ensuring the practice runs smoothly and supportingthe partners and lawyers within the practice. You will alsowork closely with the team's billing specialist to assist with themonthly billing process and associated tasks.
On any givenday you could be:
Handlingconfidential information and opening new matters Inputting andmaintaining client data into client relationship software(Interaction) Assisting with clientqueries Managingthe team's filing including electronic files Supporting the billingspecialist with the associated administrative tasks Aboutyou We value ourculture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly andrespectful reputation. We are looking for likeminded individualswho, in addition to possessing technical excellence, are able towork collaboratively in a team to get things done.
To besuccessful in this role, you will be a self-starter who worksefficiently, uses initiative and has exemplary attention todetail. You are organised, practical and proactive in yourapproach and thrive on working in a team environment. Being ateam player, you take pride in what you do and have a genuineinterest in the work performed by the practice.
StrongMicrosoft Office skills are essential, as are excellentcommunication skills. You will be capable using automated billingsystems and client relationship management software (Elite 3E andInterAction preferred).
Ideally youwill have a minimum of 2 years' experience as a legal secretary orexperience in an administration role, having previously managed ahigh volume billing process.
Theextras K&L Gatespromotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in theircareers.
Initiativesinclude:
Salarycontinuance insurance Socialevents – social club and sporting teams 26 weekspaid parental leave for the primary carer Onsitelearning and professional development programs AboutUs Thefirm's Australian operations provide vast knowledge of theAustralian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum ofindustries. With lawyers located in four established officesin Australia's leading financial and commercial centres andpossessing substantial experience.
At K&LGates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment acrossour fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligentlycombine the knowledge and expertise of our people to create teamsthat provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process withvision, success with dedication, method with passion, andinnovation with creativity. The outcome: The K&L GatesExperience.
Locatedacross five continents, we represent a broad array of leadingglobal corporations in every major industry, capital marketsparticipants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growthcompanies. We also serve public sector entities, educationalinstitutions, philanthropic organisations, and individuals. Ourlawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legalchallenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law as well aslitigation.
We areleaders in legal issues relating to industries critical to theeconomies of both the developed and developingworlds—technology, manufacturing, energy, transportation,telecommunications, financial services, and life sciences, amongothers.
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