IP Administrator - Hybrid, 12-Month FTC

Marks & Clerk LLP; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical insurance (after 12 mo

Permanent health insurance (after 12 m

Reimbursement of professional bodyfees

Job summary

Marks & Clerk LLP in Cambridge is seeking an IP Administrator on a 12 Month FTC to support patent fee earners with filing and post-filing tasks. The role involves using Inprotech to record data, generate client communications, and manage document filing while ensuring deadlines are met.

The successful candidate will have prior legal admin experience, strong IT skills (MS Office/Outlook), and good organisational abilities, with IP exposure and CIPA qualification being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in a legal environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills – including MS Office and Outlook.
• Experience of a document management system (preferred but not essential).
• IP experience.
• CIPA Administrator qualification (preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Process incoming post and record relevant data on Inprotech.
• Generate and forward documentation to clients and internal teams.
• File correspondence electronically in the DMS.
• Monitor due dates/reminders and follow up as required.
• Liaise with external parties to resolve queries or obtain instructions.
• Record service charges and manage related administration.
• Access external information sources to retrieve relevant information.
• Work in line with the firm’s quality policies.

Skills

Legal admin experience

Communication skills

IT skills

Document management system

IP experience

CIPA qualification (preferred)

MS Office

Outlook

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Marks & Clerk LLP in Cambridge is seeking an IP Administrator on a 12 Month FTC to support patent fee earners with filing and post-filing tasks. The role involves using Inprotech to record data, generate client communications, and manage document filing while ensuring deadlines are met.

The successful candidate will have prior legal admin experience, strong IT skills (MS Office/Outlook), and good organisational abilities, with IP exposure and CIPA qualification being advantageous.