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Gowling WLG

Legal Administrative Assistant - Trademarks

Ottawa, ON, Canada

$68,000 to $79,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Pay: $68,000 to $79,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 21, 2026
Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant with strong knowledge of Canadian Trademark prosecution.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 28, 2026

Original job description

About Gowling Wlg

At Gowling WLG, our commitment to excellence begins with our people. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other.

We’re intentional about building a workplace that’s both high-performing and supportive, ensuring that everyone is empowered to do their best work and reach their full potential. Our culture is grounded in our shared values: Raise the Bar, Embrace Differences, and Thrive Together. These values shape how we collaborate, lead, and succeed – across teams, time zones, and career paths.

Whether you’re pursuing a role in law or business services, explore what’s possible and make your mark with Gowling WLG.

PROFILE

We are currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic Intellectual Property team. As an integral member of the LAA team, the successful candidate will provide dedicated support to a Canadian Trademark‑focused practice within our Intellectual Property Department.

This position can be based in our Vancouver, Calgary, Hamilton, Waterloo, Toronto or Ottawa office.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Preparing, amending, and attending to electronic filings and prosecution of Canadian trademark applications, including preparing related reports.
Preparing and filing correspondence and related documents with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), ensuring accuracy and compliance with Canadian trademark procedures.
Monitoring deadlines, sending reminders, tracking action items, and assisting with the preparation and filing of reports and correspondence to clients, foreign associates, and others as required.
Preparing dockets and accounts for approval and assisting with billing-related administrative work.
Preparing routine correspondence, drafting standard letters, handling administrative tasks, and maintaining client contact information in the firm’s database.
Prioritizing incoming work, following through on assignments, and managing ongoing tasks with minimal oversight.
Implementing and maintaining practice management systems and organizational processes on behalf of a busy professional.
Opening, closing, and maintaining files, ensuring all documents are properly organized and filed in accordance with firm procedures.
Maintaining accurate trademark records, database entries, and documentation throughout the lifecycle of trademark matters.
Liaising professionally with clients, agents, and internal team members to support efficient workflow and timely communication.
Working directly with and into internal client based docketing or other systems.
Keeping abreast of Trademark Office practices and procedures and aligning workflows accordingly.
Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Must be a graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program.
5+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant with strong knowledge of Canadian Trademark prosecution.
Ability to research the history of a trademark and navigate trademark databases.
Experience preparing and filing prosecution documents, including drafting responses and shell letters for Office Actions.
Knowledge of trademark classifications.
Excellent written and verbal communication, strong proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to communicate professionally and efficiently with clients, external contacts, and internal team members.
Ability to perform under pressure, prioritize tasks effectively, multi‑task, and adapt to changing priorities.
Highly organized with the ability to work independently and with minimal oversight.
Ability to manage a high volume of docketing and billing accurately and on time.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Aderant; ability to work both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.

Benefits/Perks

Gowling WLG’s total rewards program is designed to foster a culture where high performance and personal well-being go hand-in-hand. We support your career and life with:

100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
15+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment)
Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more

The starting range for this role is $68,000 to $79,000. Starting salary will be determined based on an applicant’s individual skills, competencies and unique qualifications. Gowling WLG employees have the potential to exceed this range based on tenure and performance.

This position is currently vacant and is open to both internal and external candidates. Gowling WLG is recruiting for this role to support ongoing firm needs and team operations.

This employer may use tools within our applicant tracking system that include artificial intelligence–supported features, such as automated candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all screening, assessments, and selections are reviewed and completed by human recruiters and hiring managers.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are in need of accommodation or support at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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Responsibilities

Support a Canadian trademark practice by preparing and filing trademark applications, prosecution documents, CIPO correspondence, reports, and routine client communications. Maintain accurate trademark records and files, monitor deadlines, assist with docketing and billing, and coordinate professionally with clients, agents, and internal teams.

Requirements

Requires graduation from a recognized Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program and at least five years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant, including strong knowledge of Canadian trademark prosecution. Candidates must be skilled in trademark research, prosecution filings, docketing, billing, proofreading, and client communication, and proficient with Microsoft 365 and Aderant.

Skills

Canadian Trademark Prosecution
Trademark Application Filing
CIPO Filings
Trademark Database Research
Trademark Classification
Office Action Responses
Docketing
Billing Administration
Legal File Management
Deadline Management
Proofreading
Client Communication
Microsoft 365
Aderant
Prioritization
Attention To Detail

Benefits

Employer-Paid Health Coverage
Dental Coverage
Mental Health Coverage
Lifestyle Spending Allowance
Vacation Days
Hybrid Work Flexibility
Parental Leave Top-Up
Group Retirement Savings Plan With Employer Match
Short- And Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Employee And Family Assistance Program
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Support
Mental Health First Aid Network
Recognition Awards
Appreciation Events
Referral Bonuses
Preferred Pricing Programs

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Keywords

Intellectual Property
Canadian Trademarks
Trademark Prosecution
Trademark Applications
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
CIPO
Office Actions
Trademark Classifications
Trademark Databases
Trademark Records
Electronic Filings
Docketing
Billing
Client Correspondence
Legal File Management
Deadline Tracking
Practice Management Systems
Microsoft 365
Outlook
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Aderant
Legal Assistant Program
Law Clerk Program

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