FB Rice is a leading, fast-growing multinational IP firm with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Wellington. We specialise in intellectual property protection and develop high-impact strategies for our clients.
Your New Role
An attractive opportunity has arisen for a Patent Assistant to join FB Rice’s highly successful Biotechnology group in Melbourne. This is a temporary, full-time position, up to 12-month contract (parental leave cover).
Your Key Responsibilities
- Managing complex case related administration
- Working with the IP Australia and IP Office of New Zealand on-line databases
- Working with our database and template system (iManage and Inprotech)
- Timely and highly organised file management
- Proof reading and data entry
- Administrative tasks including filling, scanning, invoicing, organising diaries and making appointments for attorneys
- Drafting correspondence
- Preparation of invoices
- Filing of patent applications
- Other ad hoc duties as required
Your Training and Skills
To be considered for this opportunity, it is a requirement that you have:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Self-confidence, and an ability to exercise your initiative
- An ability to work in a team and independently
- A respect for established processes and procedures
- A solid knowledge of MS Office and ideally Inprotech
Culture and Benefits
Join our inclusive and people-focussed culture. At FB Rice, you’ll thrive in a continuous learning environment, fostering career growth.
Our team strives to provide the best patent and trademark services in Australia. We aim to be a great place to work, offering excellent employee benefits including:
- Hybrid working policy that encourages flexible working arrangements
- Reward and recognition program that recognises individual and team performance
- A Social Club which provides a wide range of activities throughout the year
- Health and Wellbeing program including access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Working at FB Rice
Join a top-tier intellectual property firm recognised for its client experience and expertise. FB Rice serves a wide range of loyal local and international clients.
As a privately-owned firm dedicated to remaining partner-owned, we offer various employee benefits. You will have access to all team members, including partners, for career guidance and have the opportunity to participate in our mentoring program to grow personally and professionally.
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and CV by clicking “Apply Now”.
To be eligible for this position, you must be fluent in English and have an ongoing right to work in Australia.
All expressions of interest are strictly confidential.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
FB Rice recognises the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace, and encourages any interested candidates with the above-mentioned technical background and professional skills to apply. Please read our Inclusion and Diversity Statement on the FB Rice website at fbrice.com.au/careers.
