Maintenance Tax Specialist

We are looking for a person who will act as a Maintenance Tax Specialist to work in the intellectual property department of a large law firm in downtown Montreal, at the Bonaventure metro station.

The work consists mainly of preparing and making the payment of maintenance fees for patents to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) and making time entries in the database.

What you'll do:
-Follow up on deadlines on a daily basis and ensure that they are met;
-Prepare instructions and reminders for maintenance fees;
-Prepare the necessary documents to be filed with CIPO;
-Enter and meet deadlines in the database;
-Follow up with clients;
-Check the websites of IP offices to obtain the required information;
-Participate in projects related to the payment and invoicing of maintenance taxes.

What you offer:
-College diploma or equivalent in secretarial or other relevant field;
-Very meticulous;
-Ability to deal with people;
-Availability to work occasionally outside of normal working hours;
-Customer service orientation;
-Bilingualism;
-Knowledge of patent procedures would be an asset.

Why join this team:
-Open salary according to experience
-Hybrid work mode
-Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
-Insurance premiums paid by the firm
-Telemedicine services
-Health and Wellness: A flexible allowance for health care and wellness that covers much more than a gym membership!
-Training and professional development programs based on your interests and needs

Do you have experience as an assistant but would like to touch something else? Come and showcase your ability to follow up and manage deadlines and your strong sense of organization and priorities!