Intellectual Property Paralegal

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A US law firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Paralegal to join its team in the City of London. This initial 6-month fixed term contract offers the potential for extension. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, preparing and filing IP documents, and drafting legal documents. The ideal candidate will hold a law degree and have 6-12 months of relevant experience. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary and paid overtime

Hybrid working

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Hold a law degree.
• 6-12 months Intellectual Property experience ideally from a similar law firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and monitor UK/EU IP cases.
• Prepare, file, and maintain IP documents and bundles.
• Draft legal documents.

Skills

Legal research

IP document preparation

Drafting legal documents

Education

Law degree

Job description

Title: Intellectual Property Paralegal

Location: City of London

Working arrangement: Hybrid

About the company: US law firm

Role overview: The firm is seeking a Paralegal to join its Intellectual Property team on an initial 6‑month fixed term contract with scope to extend.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting legal research and monitoring UK/EU IP cases and developments.
• Preparing, filing, and maintaining IP documents, bundles, and trackers.
• Drafting legal documents.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will hold a law degree, and 6-12 months Intellectual Property experience ideally gained from a similar law firm environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and paid overtime
• Hybrid working
• Comprehensive benefits package

Application Process: For further information and to apply, please submit your CV. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

We look forward to receiving your application!