In view of its expansion, De Clercq & Partners is searching a motivated and proactive person to join our highly energetic Trademark Paralegal Team.
Location: Sint-Martens-Latem, Leuven or Hasselt
About the job
Administrative assistance to formal trademark and design prosecution in Belgium, Europe and abroad
National and international communication: corresponding with clients, foreign agents and trademark and design authorities like the EUIPO, BOIP, UK IPO and INPI
Registering and following up deadlines relating to trademarks and designs
Following up worldwide changes in procedural matters and implementing such changes in procedures
Coordination of filing of trademark and design applications
Carrying out general administrative tasks
About you
Bachelor or Master degree
A strong affinity with legal administration
Excellent written and oral communication skills in Dutch and English, other languages are a plus
Able to handle confidential cases in a discrete manner
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Being proactive and having a sense for initiative, being able to set priorities
Attention to detail
Capacity to work individually and in team
Some experience as a trademark & design paralegal is a plus, but not a must
Our offer
Fun and flexible working conditions with ample training possibilities
A dynamic team with enthusiastic colleagues
The possibility to delve into the complexity of trademark & design law
A competitive salary complemented with extra legal conditions (meal vouchers, group insurance, laptop, smartphone, etc)
Parttime teleworking
International context
An endless supply of coffee and fruit
Are you the right person for this job? Send your CV and motivation by e-mail to Jarne Herman onjobs@dcp-ip.com
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