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Practice Coordinator IP

Hybrid in Amsterdam·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Winston Taylor

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Amsterdam
Contract: Full-time
Languages: Dutch
Experience: 2+ years

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

You will work at an international top firm with an informal working atmosphere, where there is much enthusiasm and ambition to work towards further growth in and outside the Netherlands;
You can make use of all kinds of inspiring initiatives, such as our work-from-home and Family Matters policies and our vitality workshops and coaches;
Plenty of opportunity to develop yourself, to grow within the organization, and to get the best out of yourself;
You will work together with colleagues who have a passion for the profession, work pragmatically and solution-oriented, and are driven to achieve the optimal result for clients;
Excellent primary and secondary employment conditions, including a competitive salary and 30 vacation days per year (based on full-time employment);
The possibility to participate in national and international events;
Weekly office drinks, a vibrant winter party, a well-catered lunch, and much more!

The role

We are looking for someone to support our IP team in Amsterdam.

What you'll do

A good assistant is the hub of the team, both externally and internally. A large part of your tasks consists of managing files and calendars, contacting clients and courts, thinking along with and managing the practice, and assisting in procedures, marketing, and business development. You are well able to maintain an overview, are well informed about the status of various ongoing procedures, and can switch gears quickly if necessary. You also arrange all kinds of matters relating to the procedures, involving contact with the court, translators, interpreters, and other third parties, among others. Additionally, you are the first point of contact for clients, process correspondence and telephone calls, and assist the team in preparing presentations.

Requirements

We are looking for a smooth and enthusiastic colleague who fits well into our team and has a strong sense of quality and client service. The ideal candidate possesses a completed (legal) secretarial education, higher hotel management school, or a HBO law degree and preferably has at least 2 years of relevant work experience. Law students are also expressly invited to apply.

You possess an HBO level of work and thinking and preferably have knowledge of the legal industry. You are proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and have an excellent command of both the Dutch and English languages, both spoken and written. You have a hands-on mentality, are proactive, and do not wait for the work to come to you, but take initiative yourself. You are also able to work well independently, while simultaneously being a collegial team player. You are stress-resistant and know how to set the right priorities even under high pressure, allowing you to complete your tasks efficiently and carefully. Additionally, you are flexible, integer, client-oriented, and accurate in your way of working.

Apply anonymously

At Winston Taylor, we are always looking for the best talent, we stand for making a valuable contribution to society, and we embrace diversity. We also implement these core values in our selection procedure; the first selection is entirely anonymous. During the first phase (CV selection), our system ensures the complete anonymization of documents and data.

*Providing a Certificate of Good Conduct may be part of the procedure.

About Winston Taylor

In their own words

About the company & team

Within our Intellectual Property team, colleagues focus on issues in the fields of patent, trademark, design, copyright, and trade name law. Our specialists within this section possess not only all the necessary legal knowledge in these areas, but also have a particular interest in design, innovation, (bio)technology, and new media.

The team is supported by two Legal Secretaries, who primarily work from our office in Eindhoven and are sometimes present at our Amsterdam location. In this role, you are responsible for supporting the team in Amsterdam and will work closely with your colleagues in Eindhoven to ensure efficient and optimal support.

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