Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
- Work closely with the existing team to provide a wide range of support to the Attorneys
- Administrative responsibilities including new case entry and management of records, processing correspondence, emails, and calls, monitoring deadlines and maintaining case files, preparing and submitting standard forms, and assisting with invoicing, reporting, and document archiving
- Drafting and reviewing correspondence and simple legal documents under supervision
- Assisting with trade mark filings, searches, recordals, and renewals
- Conducting basic clearance searches and preparing initial advice
- Supporting attorneys with opposition, cancellation, and enforcement matters
- Managing client onboarding and coordinating with international associates
Requirements
- Prior experience working in an intellectual property team, ideally with trade marks
- CITMA qualification (or progress towards it) is an advantage
- Familiarity with the UKIPO, EUIPO, and WIPO procedures
- Knowledge of IP management systems (e.g. Inprotech)
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines and a varying workload
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good commercial awareness and an interest in brand protection
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Proactive approach to work
- Ambitious for increased responsibility and progression
- Flexible attitude to work
Benefits
- An inclusive culture and continuous learning environment with career advancement opportunities
- Hybrid working between our office in London (Gracechurch Street) or the opportunity to work fully remotely within the UK