C£38,000+ Patent Secretary/Paralegal - Southampton

Dawn Ellmore Employment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A Southampton-based law firm is seeking a Patent Secretary/Paralegal to join their expanding team. The role offers the opportunity to develop a career in a well-established firm with a focus on patent matters.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a patent environment, whether in secretarial or paralegal roles, and demonstrate proactive organisation, attention to detail, and strong diary and filing management.

Qualifications

• Experience in patent environment preferred (secretarial, administrative or paralegal).
• Strong organisational abilities and keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining patent files and records.
• Monitoring key dates and ensuring important legal deadlines are met.
• Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to the patent team.
• Managing diaries and arranging meetings and appointments.

Job description

We are currently working with a highly regarded Southampton-based Law Firm who are looking to recruit a Patent Secretary/Paralegal to join their expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a well-established and reputable firm.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working within a patent environment, whether in a secretarial, administrative, or paralegal role. Our client is open-minded and keen to find the right person for the team, so a proactive approach, excellent organisational abilities and a keen eye for detail are essential.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and maintaining patent files and records.
• Monitoring key dates and ensuring important legal deadlines are met.
• Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to the patent team.
• Managing diaries and arranging meetings and appointments.

If you're looking for your next opportunity within the legal sector and have experience in a patent environment, we'd love to hear from you.