The role
Are you a student looking for an opportunity to discover the world of intellectual property and what it is like to work in a law firm? This position may be for you!
We are looking for a summer student to help our teams with certain administrative tasks. This role can be full-time during the summer months and part-time during the school year.
Founded in 1892, ROBIC is an internationally renowned firm bringing together professionals with diverse expertise, including lawyers, scientists, and engineers specializing in intellectual property and business law. In 2023, ROBIC joined the IPH Limited group, an international network of intellectual property firms operating across ten jurisdictions and serving clients in more than 25 countries.
WHY JOIN THE ROBIC TEAM?
- To be part of a people-centered and dynamic team
- To be part of a team where your ideas and perspectives are valued
- To work in a bright, fully renovated office space, easily accessible by public transit, with free coffee available at all times
- To join an employer recognized among the “Best Workplaces in Professional Services” nationwide and certified as a “Great Place to Work” for the past three years
Responsibilities
- Assist with the billing cycle (validate reference numbers, e-billing requirements, client information)
- Assist the accounting department with different types of requests, such as invoice payment statuses, revising invoices as requested by clients, follow-ups, collections, credit notes and cancelling invoices
- Follow-up with internal teams regarding work in progress before invoicing to ensure that delays are respected
- Answer client questions regarding their invoices and accounts
- Perform other tasks as needed
Requirements and skills
- Bachelor's degree in progress (law, administration, finance, etc)
- Excellent communication in English and French
- Ability to learn new systems quickly (billing systems, accounting systems)
- Eager and ready to learn
- Available to work from our office located in Downtown Montreal