Patent Assistant Chemistry Team

For over 140 years Davies Collison Cave (DCC) have beenprotecting creativity and embracing innovation. We are one ofthe largest most respected Intellectual Property Firms servicinglocal and international clients with offices in Australia NewZealand Singapore Hong Kong and Malaysia. Our renownedteam of talented professionals work with world-class clients andbrands across three legal services areas: Patents; Trademarks andIntellectual Property law.

We work with a full range of clients including largeinternational companies foreign patent attorneys local companiesand start-ups Universities and research organisations andindividual inventors. We work proactively and in closecollaboration with our clients to ensure they receive high qualitycommercially realistic advice and outcomes.

The strength of DCC is and has always been the experience andexpertise of our people. Many of our practitioners arerecognised as world leaders in their field. Our values ofexcellence through collegiality and engaging leadership haveallowed us to attract the finest talent with diverse skills andbackgrounds and access to rewarding and fulfilling careerpathways.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a patent assistant to joinour dynamic chemistry team on a full-time basis in our Melbourneoffice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing and responding to client and general email correspondence assessing for urgency and importance allocating work where appropriate and saving into our electronic filing system
• Monitoring daily deadlines and the weekly critical list efficiently
• Managing calls and enquiries from clients and IP organisations.
• Diary/calendar management as required
• Assistance with booking operator travel and accommodation
• Drafting patent correspondence preparing and filing new patent applications and opposition documents
• Preparing and submitting Patent office application forms precedents online and using e-PCT systems
• Preparing prior-art information disclosure statements for local clients for overseas patent applications
• Preparing patent schedules for clients using Inprotech and relevant Patent office websites (e.g. EPO Register and USPTO PAIR)
• Meeting time recordal requirements
• Processing invoices and Internet and database searching for case and client details (eg IP Australia IPONZ WIPO ESpacenet USPTO)
• Miscellaneous administrative duties as required including support to others

About You:

• Experience as a Legal or IP Assistant is required for this role
• Enjoys being part of a team and building good working relationships
• Accurate typing dictation transcription using Microsoft products (Word Outlook PowerPoint and Excel)
• Invoice processing and posting experience
• Knowledge of the patenting process timeframes and documentary requirements
• Excellent English communication skills written and verbal
• Knowledge/ability to use specialised software packages. Experience with Inprotech and iManage is an advantage.
• Brings a detailed working knowledge of WIPO and patent office procedures
• Works co-operatively and demonstrates own initiative to assist others in need of assistance
• Demonstrates a strong client service focus supporting the commercial practices of the company
• Enjoys learning on the job and by attending internal training
• Demonstrates a pro-active positive and flexible attitude at work

Why join us

This is an exciting role within a very supportive and inclusiveteam working with an internationally recognised firm whiledeveloping your career.

The benefits of working with DCC extend well beyond professionalexperience. We understand what is important to our people and weoffer a highly collaborative work environment to support our teamto excellence. DCC has been recognised by Diversity CouncilAustralia as an Inclusive Employer provides flexible and hybridworking arrangements offers paid parental leave paid birthdayleave and volunteering leave. DCC also provides a range ofwell-being initiatives throughout the year.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding role where you can growand make an impact wed love to hear from you! Please visitCareers - Davies Collison Cave to apply and attach a resumeand cover letter. Please note only those candidates withpermanent unconditional work rights will be considered.

We look forward to learning more about you.