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Careers with Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick
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Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick provides opportunities to enable individuals to develop amongst some of Australia’s most talented intellectual property practitioners.
We employ people from different backgrounds who excel in their chosen fields. Together we maximize everyone's potential through comprehensive training and development opportunities, and actively assist employees who wish to pursue further studies.
We are passionate about work/life balance, demonstrated through our values of organisation, adaptability and mutual support. We promote a team approach within professional, para-legal, administrative and support areas, and our partners and managers are readily accessible.
If you wish to submit a general application please forward this with your details to hr@pof.com.au. Your application will be reviewed and responded to in due course.
For further information on current opportunities or general enquires regarding working at Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick please contact:
Joanne Sayer
People & Development Manager
Telephone: (61) 3 9614 1944
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Floater Secretaries x2
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| Melbourne (CBD)
16 June 2008
Two Positions available
We are seeking legal secretaries to join their Melbourne team in these floater positions.
You will be required to provide timely, efficient and accurate “overflow” secretarial support for the firm when required. Responsibilities will include preparation of documents including letters, specifications, invoices and forms, daily management of meetings, tasks and calendar entries and maintaining database and physical files in a neat and tidy manner
Candidates will be well versed in MS Word and Outlook applications and will possess accurate and efficient typing skills. File handling and coordination and diary management are key tasks and the ability to prioritise work and communicate effectively is essential. Training in the internal database and financial system will be an immediate challenge.
You will be a well presented, diligent individual who enjoys a moderate pressure working environment. For your next rewarding step to join one of Australia’s leading specialist professional services firms, apply now!
Applications close 27 June 2008, 5.00pm.
Please forward your curriculum vitae and covering letter, in confidence, to
The Human Resources Manager
Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick
PO Box 323
Collins St West
Melbourne VIC 8007
Or by email to hr@pof.com.au
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Legal/Patent Secretaries x3 - Life Sciences
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| Melbourne (CBD)
16 June 2008
Three Positions available
We are seeking three legal secretaries to join their Life Sciences team. With work/life balance as a core firm value, this is an excellent opportunity to join an affable team in a quality focused work environment.
Permanent role x2:
An opportunity exists for two Secretaries to utilise their exceptional typing skills, initiative and eye for detail in providing support for one of our Biotech Partners and an Associate. You will use your advanced organisational skills in supporting these senior professionals. Your willingness to undertake comprehensive training will be key.
12 months Maternity Leave replacement role:
This role is charged with providing support to one of our Biotech Partners and one Trainee. A proactive and confident approach along with efficient administration skills is essential. There is all likelihood a permanent opportunity will be available at the completion of the contract.
Candidates will be well versed in MS Word and Outlook applications. File handling and co-ordination and diary management are key tasks and the ability to prioritise work and communicate effectively is essential. Training in the internal database and financial system will be an immediate challenge.
You will be a well presented, diligent individual who enjoys a moderate pressure working environment. For your next rewarding step to join one of Melbourne’s leading specialist professional services firms, apply now!
Applications close 27 June 2008, 5.00pm.
Please forward your curriculum vitae and covering letter, in confidence, to
The Human Resources Manager
Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick
PO Box 323
Collins St West
Melbourne VIC 8007
Or by email to hr@pof.com.au
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Patent Attorney – Biotechnology - Adelaide
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| Location: Adelaide (CBD)
26 May 2008
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a team player with solid technical skills to join our Adelaide office as a Patent Attorney.
You will be degree qualified in the biotechnology field, at least to honours level. Majors in medical biology, biochemistry or microbiology are of strong interest, as is sound knowledge of the Adelaide biotech environment. You are a registered Patent Attorney, or close to registration, with experience in the profession a must.
The successful applicant will have some business development experience and will be confident in developing clients and networking. You will be working within our Adelaide Life Sciences group, alongside a team of individuals with outstanding IP expertise, and will be provided support from an expert team of professionals in our Melbourne office. Some travel will be required.
With exceptional analytical ability, and advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, your professional and assertive approach will open opportunities for leadership and the chance to excel within the firm. For a unique opportunity to take your career to the next step in a key role in one of Australia's leading patent and trade mark attorney firms, apply now!
Applications close Monday, 2 June 2008.
Please forward your curriculum vitae and covering letter, in confidence, to:
People & Development Manager
Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick
PO Box 323
Collins St West Vic 8007
or by e-mail to hr@pof.com.au
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Trade Marks Specialist - Adelaide
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| Location: Adelaide (CBD)
26 May 2008
As part of the firm’s growth strategy, an opportunity exists for an experienced trade marks practitioner to join the five incumbent patent attorneys in the Adelaide office.
We are looking for a mature self-starter to work with a large existing local client base, and to assist us to continue to develop our local trade mark practice.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in conducting and reporting trade mark searches; in handling prosecution and opposition work in Australia and overseas; and in all aspects of the development of a trade mark portfolio for local clients. Ideally, you will be a registered trade marks attorney. However, a law degree with at least some commercial legal experience will be regarded favourably.
This is a great opportunity to excel in your career with one of Australia’s leading patent and trade mark attorney firms. Please forward your curriculum vitae and covering letter, in confidence, to:
Applications close Monday, 2 June 2008.
Please forward your curriculum vitae and covering letter, in confidence, to:
People & Development Manager
Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick
PO Box 323
Collins St West Vic 8007
or by e-mail to hr@pof.com.au
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Trade Marks Specialist - Sydney
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| Location: Sydney (CBD)
26 May 2008
As part of the firm’s growth strategy, an opportunity exists for an experienced trade marks practitioner to join the team in Sydney. We are looking for a mature self-starter to work with a large existing local client base, and to assist us to continue to develop our local trade mark practice.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in conducting and reporting trade mark searches; in handling prosecution and opposition work in Australia and overseas; and in all aspects of the development of a trade mark portfolio for local clients. Ideally, you will be a registered trade marks attorney. However, a law degree with at least some commercial legal experience will be regarded favourably.
This is a great opportunity to excel in your career with one of Australia’s leading patent and trade mark attorney firms.
Applications close Tuesday, 10 June 2008.
Please forward your curriculum vitae and covering letter, in confidence, to:
People & Development Manager
Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick
PO Box 323
Collins St West Vic 8007
or by e-mail to hr@pof.com.au
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Legal Secretary
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| Location: Melbourne (CBD)
11 June 2008
We are seeking an experienced Secretary to join our legal team. Working closely with one Partner and one Lawyer, you will be responsible for typing and preparing documentation such as letters of advice, agreements and contracts.
Other key activities will include drafting of invoices and completion of forms, tasks and calendar entries, maintaining database information and file management and organisation, all with exceptional attention to detail.
The successful candidate will be well versed in MS Word, particularly with the track changes, numbering and cross referencing. Accurate and efficient typing is a must as is the ability to prioritise work and communicate effectively is essential.
Experience within a secretarial role is a must, ideally, in a legal firm or other professional services firm with a focus on customer service and busy workload throughput.
You will be a well presented, diligent and down to earth individual who enjoys a moderate pressure working environment.
With work/life balance as a core firm value, this is an excellent opportunity to join an affable team in a quality focused work environment. Flexible work options will be considered for the right person.
For your next rewarding step to join one of Australia’s leading specialist professional services firms, apply now!
Applications close Friday 20th June 2008.
Please forward your curriculum vitae and covering letter, in confidence, to:
People & Development Manager
Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick
PO Box 323
Collins St West Vic 8007
or by e-mail to hr@pof.com.au
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