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Description

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 300 lawyers and nearly 500 additional team members across the four western provinces. Named one of Canadas best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

MLT Aikins is in search of an IP billing coordinator to support our intellectual property (IP) practice group. As we have a multi-office team, we are open to candidates who may work in our Regina or Calgary office. Prior experience in a professional or legal environment is considered an asset.

Responsibilities include:
* Preparing client billings, responding to billing inquiries and coordinating with clients regarding billing preferences
* Processing and sending monthly account reminder statements to clients
* Processing payment of associate invoices and insertion of corresponding tariff time code entry as required
* Liaising with the accounts receivable clerk as required to process payments
* Responding to general inquiries from callers and visiting clients, redirecting calls or providing routine information
* Paying fees with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
* Performing conflict checks, confirming client identification, opening and closing client matters
* Processing cash receipts, expenses and CIPO disbursements
* Assisting with reconciliation of the firms CIPO IP deposit account, providing back up material and resolving any refund or debit issues with CIPO
* Maintaining electronic files
* General administration support for the IP group