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 full-time Patent Assistant to join our highly successful Engineering group in Melbourne.  

Your Key Responsibilities   

• Working with our database and template system (including Inprotech, iManage, Outlook)
• Data entry
• Proof reading
• Creating and amending documents
• Managing attorney reminders
• Ad hoc administrative tasks such as organising meetings and managing emails and official correspondence
• Preparation of invoices
• Filing of patent applications
• Working with the IP Australia and IP Office of New Zealand on-line databases
• Other ad hoc duties as required

Your Training and Skills 

To be successful in this role 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-focused 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.