Working with Pearce IP

Thriving at Pearce IP

Nurturing talent, empowering futures

Our remuneration and benefits package offers a variety of options for team members including:
 

• Competitive salary;
• Full-time working from anywhere arrangements;
• State office days for collaboration and team development;
• Flexible working arrangements;
• A reward and recognition program recognising individual and team performance;
• Menstrual and Menopause Leave;
• Sorry Business Leave;
• Paid Parental Leave covering the birth or stillbirth of a child, the placement of a child via adoption or surrogacy arrangement, fertility treatment and miscarriage leave;
• A health and wellbeing program including access to our Employee Assistance Program;
• Mentoring opportunities with senior colleagues;
• Individualised learning and development opportunities;
• Annual all-staff Retreat.

What our team members say about working at Pearce IP:

“We have a culture built on respect and kindness, with leaders who are open to feedback and who want the best for their team members.”

“There is a clear vision for the company which is communicated by leaders and at the forefront of all we do.”

“The leave entitlements are best practice, focused on family, and groundbreaking, particularly in relation to fertility treatment leave, menstrual and menopause leave, sorry business leave, birthday leave and extremely generous parental leave.”

So, join us!

If you are interested in learning more or joining the Pearce IP Team, please forward a cover letter and resume to recruitment@pearceip.law.

Current Vacancies

PATENT ATTORNEYS

• HYBRID WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
• AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND LOCATION

Due to rapid growth, Pearce IP is looking for multiple ambitious and driven Patent Attorneys at any level post trainee, to join its thriving patent practice and be responsible for providing patent legal services and advice to Pearce IP’s clients across the life sciences industries, with a particular focus on patent prosecution, patent advice and strategy, and patent litigation support.

Working independently, the successful candidate will be involved in providing legally sound, and practically appropriate patent attorney services, advising clients in relation to patent prosecution before the Australian and New Zealand Patent Offices but also in relation to foreign prosecution, providing external in-house counsel legal/patent services for clients, working with technical experts and other advisors, FTO advice, proactively identifying patent and legal risks and opportunities, and offering solutions and engagement in business development.

About you

Ideally candidates will have 5+ years post registration Patent Attorney experience within a high performing patent team. 

• Extensive life sciences IP experience
• PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology
• Masters in IP with a degree in life sciences including biochemistry, biology, biotechnology or similar
• Qualified Trans-Tasman Patent Attorney
• Experience in prosecuting patents before the Australian and New Zealand Patent Offices preferred
• Experience advising clients in relation to patent prosecution in foreign jurisdictions
• Ability to provide commercially focused patent advice
• Experience with patent invalidation procedures
• Confidence in direct client communications
• Experience in building and executing patent search strategies

Pearce IP recognises, is committed to, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive workplace, and is proud to be certified as a Woman Owned business. 

How to apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration to recruitment@pearceip.law.  

If you would like further information, to confidentially discuss any adjustments you might require throughout the recruitment process, or wish to confidentially discuss the role, please contact Pearce IP’s Executive, Deputy CEO & Head of Talent, Adele Chadwick at adele.chadwick@pearceip.law, 0488 611 618.

TRADE MARK & PATENT PROSECUTION – EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

• HYBRID WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
• AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND LOCATION

Pearce IP has a full-time role for a capable and experienced Trade Mark and Patent Executive Assistant.  Working five days per week, the successful candidate will be responsible for tasks including:

• receiving and docketing patent, design and trade mark correspondence from various IP offices, including IP Australia, IPONZ, IPO PNG and WIPO, updating data in Pearce IP’s electronic docket management system (Foundation IP);
• drafting and preparing correspondence and liaising with clients and associates on behalf of attorneys;
• preparing forms and documents for lodging with various intellectual property offices;
• providing  general administrative and secretarial support services to Pearce IP’s solicitors, attorneys and paralegals;
• maintaining/updating matter management tools and resources; and
• billing support, including preparing, finalising and distributing invoices, including through e-billing platforms, and responding to billing enquiries.

About you

Candidates will have extensive experience supporting IP professionals with patent and trade mark prosecution work.

You will bring to the role:

• Well-developed analytical, problem solving and decision-making abilities;
• At least 2 years experience supporting IP professionals in patent and trade mark office procedures, including contentious work;
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and manage deadlines;
• Confidence in direct client communications and peer-to-peer interactions;
• Proficiency in Office 365; and
• Proficiency in Foundation IP (or Inprotech) and Actionstep or similar systems;
• A structured way of working with a strong work ethic and exceptional initiative.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration to recruitment@pearceip.law.

If you would like further information, to confidentially discuss any adjustments you might require throughout the recruitment process, or wish to confidentially discuss the role, please contact Pearce IP’s Executive, Deputy CEO & Head of Talent, Adele Chadwick at adele.chadwick@pearceip.law, 0488 611 618.

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

• HYBRID WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
• PART TIME
• LOCATION: Merimbula, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW

Due to growth, Pearce IP has a new opportunity for a capable and driven Human Resources Officer to join our Corporate Services Team.  Working three days per week on Monday, Tuesday and Friday the successful candidate will:

• Provide information and support to team leaders and employees in accordance with HR policy and procedures and in line with relevant legislation;

• Coordinate the recruitment, selection and appointment of employees;

• Monitor compliance in relation to clearance requirements including Working with Children Checks and Criminal Records checks;

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding of employees using Employment Hero;

• Assist with the development and review of HR policies and procedures;

• Coordinate the firm’s Performance Planning and Development Program including career path planning;

• Assist with annual salary review process;

• Processing monthly and fortnightly payrolls using Employment Hero;

• Preparing monthly leave liability reports including recommendations to team leaders;

• Engage with and roll out continuous improvement initiatives;

• Monitor WHS compliance, facilitate ergonomic assessments and other health and wellbeing initiatives.

About you

For our new HR role, you will bring:

• The ability to act with confidence in a fast paced, professional law firm;

• Qualifications in HR with some relevant work experience;

• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and decision making skills;

• Problem solving and negotiation skills;

• Decisive listening, influencing and persuasive skills;

• Confidence in liaising with third party providers and peer-to-peer interactions;

• Timeliness and the ability to meet strict deadlines;

• Proficiency in office 365;

• An understanding of employment and payroll legislation.

Culture and Benefits

All Pearce IP Team Members live out our values of Respect, Integrity, Talent, Excellence and Brand Ambassadors.  We offer a range of excellent employee benefits including:

• Birthday leave: because no one wants to work on their birthday

• Generous parental leave: because we celebrate the birth of your baby with you

• Still birth and miscarriage leave: because your loss and grief matters to us

• Menopause and menstrual leave: because menopause/menstruation is not an illness

• Study leave: because we set you up for success

• Sorry Business & Tangihanga leave: because we honour your cultural traditions in times of grief and difficulty

• Annual leave: accrued annual leave entitlements for NZ employees with all company employees provided with an additional week of cumulative annual leave each year after five years employment.

Pearce IP recognises, is committed to, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive workplace, and is proud to be certified as a Woman Owned business. All interested candidates with the required qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration to recruitment@pearceip.law.

If you would like further information, to confidentially discuss any adjustments you might require throughout the recruitment process, or wish to confidentially discuss the role, please contact Pearce IP’s Executive, Deputy CEO & Head of Talent, Adele Chadwick at adele.chadwick@pearceip.law, 0488 611 618.

ADMIN & SYSTEMS SUPPORT OFFICER

• HYBRID WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
• FULL TIME
• LOCATION: Sydney

Pearce IP has a full-time role for a capable and driven Admin and Systems Support Officer to join our CEO’s office.  The successful candidate will:

• Provide general administrative support to the Executive Officer;

• Administer and submit applications for corporate awards;

• Book international and domestic corporate travel for team members, in line with the Pearce IP Travel Policy and Guidelines;

• Undertake other general office and administrative duties;

• Participate in billing and invoicing process at the end of each month and ensure all billing, adjustments and invoices are delivered on time and in full;

• Become a superuser of the firm’s systems, updating systems templates, standard letters and troubleshooting systems issues as and when required;

• Oversee system process improvement initiatives, working with both vendors and internal customers;

• Support other teams with backup assistance as and when required.

About you

If you are looking to be trained the right way by experts in the field, this role is for you!  Candidates will be motivated to commence their career in administration by supporting a high functioning administrative support team. You will bring to the role:

• The ability to act with confidence in a fast paced, professional law firm;

• Experience with more advanced word processing functions such as creating and amending templates;

• Well developed analytical and problem-solving skills, decision-making abilities, and resilience;

• Sound end of month invoicing skills;

• Confidence in liaising with third party providers and peer-to-peer interactions;

• Timeliness and the ability to meet strict deadlines;

• Proficiency in office 365;

• Experience in Actionstep or other legal matter management systems;

• A structured way of working with a strong work ethic and exceptional initiative.

Culture and Benefits

All Pearce IP Team Members live out our values of Respect, Integrity, Talent, Excellence and Brand Ambassadors.  We offer a range of excellent employee benefits including:

• Birthday leave: because no one wants to work on their birthday

• Generous parental leave: because we celebrate the birth of your baby with you

• Still birth and miscarriage leave: because your loss and grief matters to us

• Menopause and menstrual leave: because menopause/menstruation is not an illness

• Study leave: because we set you up for success

• Sorry Business & Tangihanga leave: because we honour your cultural traditions in times of grief and difficulty

• Annual leave: accrued annual leave entitlements for NZ employees with all company employees provided with an additional week of cumulative annual leave each year after five years employment.

Pearce IP recognises, is committed to, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive workplace, and is proud to be certified as a Woman Owned business. All interested candidates with the required qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration to recruitment@pearceip.law.

If you would like further information, to confidentially discuss any adjustments you might require throughout the recruitment process, or wish to confidentially discuss the role, please contact Pearce IP’s Executive, Deputy CEO & Head of Talent, Adele Chadwick at adele.chadwick@pearceip.law, 0488 611 618.