DAVIES COLLISON CAVE ASIA PTE. LTD. Hiring! Full Time Patent Administrator - Secretary in Central Region (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 3,000 - Ricebowl

Davies Collison Cave Asia (DCCA) is an Intellectual Property (IP) specialist firm stemming from a near 150-year-old Australian counterpart firm, Davies Collison Case (DCC). DCC is one is one of the largest, most respected Intellectual Property Firms servicing local and international clients with offices in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Malaysia. Our renowned team of talented professionals work with world-class clients and brands, including large international companies, foreign associates, local companies and start-ups, universities and research organisations, and individual inventors. 

The Singapore office is continuing to grow to meet the needs of the local and international markets and DCCA now proudly represents the top 6 biggest local patent filers. DCCA has a vibrant and inclusive culture with great prospects for elevation as the team grows. Team members are close-knit and frequently work together on matters and projects. DCCA understands what is important to our people and offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements (currently two selected days in office a week).

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a patent administrator / secretary to join our dynamic Singapore team on a full-time basis in our Singapore office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to designated patent attorney(s)/trainee(s)
• Processing and responding to client and general email correspondence
• Monitoring and attending to system-generated deadlines
• Preparing and submitting various official correspondence, such as patent forms with IPOS and the e-PCT system
• Preparing invoices on matters
• Miscellaneous administrative duties as required including support to others

About You:

• Experience as a patent administrator / secretary (preferably 2 years or more experience)
• Experience in the patent prosecution process
• Knowledge of the patenting process, timeframes and documentary requirements
• Working knowledge of WIPO and patent office procedures
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills 
• Enjoys being part of a team and building good working relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal
• Knowledge/ability to use specialised software packages. Experience with Inprotech and iManage is an advantage.
• Works co-operatively and demonstrates own initiative to assist others in need of assistance
• Demonstrates a strong client service focus supporting the commercial practices of the firm
• Demonstrates a pro-active, positive and flexible attitude at work

WHY JOIN US?

This is an exciting and dynamic role within a very supportive and inclusive team working with an internationally recognised firm.

The benefits of working with DCCA extend well beyond professional experience. We understand what is important to our people and we offer a highly collaborative work environment to support our team to excellence. DCCA offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements (currently two selected days in office a week).Comprehensive company insurance is also provided upon confirmation. 

If you are ready to take on a rewarding role where you can grow and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!