Patent PA/Paralegal

Our client is a high performance firm providing a first class service in the provision of advice in relation to all aspects of intellectual property.  Its client base includes many high profile and innovative organisations in electronics, computing and Telecomms.  They are currently expanding their support staff team in Bath and are actively looking to recruit an experienced Patent PA/Paralegal.

This is a varied and involved administration and secretarial role for someone with an excellent eye for detail and strong secretarial and senior administration skills.  The role will involve:

• Providing full support to allocated Fee Earner(s) including typing of correspondence, preparation of legal documentation, diary and email management
• Preparing documents ready for on-line filing at the UKIPO and EPO
• Monitoring deadlines

The ideal candidate should:

• Demonstrate fast, accurate typing, excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Have strong organisational skills
• Possess good IT skills as the client runs a paperless office and has a range of IT systems in place, including bespoke (full training will be given)
• Have experience of Inprotech  or similar IP Management Systems
• Have strong communication skills
• Be flexible and self motivated
• Be able to take ownership of enquiries (resolving or escalating as appropriate)
• Be able to keep a level-headed approach in a busy working environment
• Demonstrate a client orientated approach (both internally & externally)

Benefits:

BUPA healthcare

Pension

20-25 days holidays (depending on experience)

Flex leave

Discretionary bonus