Job Title:  Project Support Officer– Trademarks (Dispute Resolution)

Salary Scale:     URSB 6

Reports to:    Senior Registration Officer

No of Positions:    Four (04)

Date of Advert:   Friday 24th July 2026

Closing Date: Thursday 6th August, 2026

Job Purpose

To support the administration and management of intellectual property dispute resolution processes through legal research, case management, stakeholder coordination, and preparation of dispute-related documentation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• • Receive, review, and process dispute resolution applications and pleadings.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare briefs on Intellectual property dispute matters.
  • Assist in the preparation of hearing files, notices, and procedural documents.
  • Maintain and update dispute resolution databases and case records.
  • Liaise with parties, advocates, and stakeholders regarding case management matters.
  • Assist in organizing hearings, mediation sessions, and stakeholder engagements.
  • Prepare reports, correspondence, and administrative documentation.
  • Monitor compliance with procedural timelines.
  • Support implementation of dispute resolution policies and procedures.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors. 

Person Specifications

Academic Qualifications

• • Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB).
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice is an added advantage.
  • Training in Intellectual Property Law or Alternative Dispute Resolution is desirable.

Work Experience

• • Nil

Key Competences

Technical

• • Organisation and decision-making skills
  • Legal research and analysis.
  • Report writing
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Public relations and customer care

Behavioral

• • Negotiation and mediation
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Confidentiality
  • Ethics and integrity

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