James & Wells are on the lookout for an administrator to join our Corporate Services Team in our Hamilton office. This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Who we are
James & Wells is a leading and privately owned Australasian firm of patent and trade mark attorneys, intellectual property specialists and litigators. Our depth of experience ranges from managing large IP portfolios for international corporations, right through to protecting the ideas of start-ups, and everything in between. We are locally grown and locally owned. With offices across New Zealand and Australia, we provide a full suite of intellectual property services in both countries, as well as the Pacific Islands.
What we are looking for
Based in our Hamilton CBD office, this role provides a docketing and renewal service to the whole Firm, as well as contributing to shared office assistant responsibilities. You will be responsible for, among other things:
Processing and distributing electronic mail;
Data entry and creation of workflows;
Answering the firm’s calls within our reception group;
Assisting with office-based task to support the smooth running of our office;
Support to our international team filing incoming patent applications;
Greeting Hamilton office visitors; and
Other administrative tasks required to support the running of the Hamilton office.
You will be an intelligent, articulate person with skills in data entry and administration, who is self-driven to achieve. Things that may give you an edge:
being a fast learner;
attention to detail;
high level of accuracy;
confident at learning new systems;
being a team player;
administration experience.
You’ll also need to be cool under pressure and give spelling and grammar the respect they deserve. This is a busy administrative role, with a high degree of data entry and computer processing, so it is suited to someone who enjoys the repetitive nature of this type of work. This is a desk-based role with an electronic standing desk, three computer screens and working across several programs. A good level of computer literacy is required. There is a lot to learn, and we offer on-going job-based training.
What we can offer you
Collaborative and supportive culture
Opportunity to hone your administration skills
Central CBD location – a new modern office
About James & Wells
Our people and culture are redefining what it means to be an IP services firm. It’s about creating a workplace where you can be inspired and be inspiring. A workplace where you can grow and feel a sense of belonging and camaraderie. In other words, it’s about putting people first.
Our exceptional client service is the key to our success. We build long-standing relationships with our clients – many of them have been with us since our company was founded in 1979. We offer a fast-moving, quality-driven environment with a relaxed, supportive, and positive culture where you can grow and feel a sense of belonging.
How to apply
Apply for this position via SEEK with a current CV and well-written cover letter that will capture our interest. We will be reviewing applications as they come through.
Only people with the right to work in New Zealand may apply for this position.