Associate I - South Africa
Adams & Adams
An opportunity has become available for a Dynamic individual to join the largest Intellectual Property Firm in Africa and one of the biggest law firms in South Africa. Duties and responsibilities Conducting audits Reviewing trade mark portfolios and making recommendations Assist in Trade Mark filing strategy discussions and due diligence Prepare trade mark related legal advice and opinions Manage, coordinate and attend to major trade marks clearance and filing projects throughout the world Providing opinions, reports and quotes on the registerability of Trade Marks throughout the world, as well as any regulatory or copyright considerations Preparing and drafting of correspondence including responses to client enquiries and all routine correspondence Prepare and file Trade Mark applications, attending to registration and post-registration maintenance and renewals Managing deadlines Managing a diary Dealing with urgent matters and client requests Preparing reports and schedules Effect portfolio transfers and manage and develop multi-client portfolios Report official actions, comply with official actions Address and assist with Classification queries Updating client standing instructions and A&A's records Do research Prepare marketing material, including articles for publication Client visits Ability to attract clients and build relationships We are looking to employ a quality candidate with: The ability and drive to progress Leadership skills Commitment Academic excellence Enthusiasm and creativity Integrity and a zero-tolerance for negative intent Excellent communication skills Ability to attract and generate work Skills and knowledge Computer literate in Microsoft Word Excellent language skills (good command of English, both written and verbal) Must understand the debiting procedures A meticulous, responsible person with a sense of urgency, who is able to prioritise duties Attention to detail is essential A conscientious, loyal and dedicated person, with the ability to think laterally Someone with a professional attitude Ability to give clear instructions to a secretary Prepared to work long hours where necessary Ability to work independently and under supervision Ability to handle the pressure of having to cope with large workload Knowledge of relevant Acts – e.g. Trade Marks Act Willingness to learn Qualification/s Admitted attorney Trade Marks experience Qualified Trade Marks Practitioner, in the process of being qualified (advantageous), or a real intention to qualify as a Trade Mark Practitioner Experience of working in an IP firm (Intellectual Property) will be highly advantageous 1 or more years post articles experience (advantageous)
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