IP Paralegal / Formalities Assistant

Salary Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Location Manchester (Hybrid)

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 3 months at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Fieldfisher is famous for IP. Our market-leading specialist team has a proven track-record of success. With a wealth of expertise across sectors including technology, media, life sciences, retail, energy and natural resources. Our IP team represent several household name clients in protecting their IP and regularly work for clients in the UK and EU, North America, the Middle East, China and the Far East and Asia Pacific.

What To Expect

• Preparing, filing and reporting new trademark and design applications
• Attending to formalities requirements
• Drafting responses to objections and other responses before the relevant Registry
• Processing official documents (filing receipts, publication notices and registration certificates)
• Seeking renewal instructions from clients and attending to renewal of trade mark and design registrations before the relevant Registry
• Billing, records database and other administration duties relating to the aforesaid

A Bit About You

• Good academics
• Several years prior experience in trade mark formalities either gained in a law firm or patent/trade mark Agency
• Experience using WebTMS database desirable
• Able to work without supervision and to be able to demonstrate initiative
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills and a good team player
• Able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the client’s business and be client-facing
• Completion of CITMA Introduction to Trade Mark Administration and Formalities Course (or a similar Course) desirable

What We Offer

• Inclusive & Supportive Environment: A firm that embraces diversity with benefits designed for everyone.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Includes private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, well-being support, flexi-gym discounts, and more.
• Modern Office Space: Based on the 17th floor in No.1 Spinningfields, with views of the entire City.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse team with opportunities for hybrid working and hot-desking.
• Social & Community Engagement: Participate in clubs, networks, inclusive events, and more.

Inclusiveness and Diversity

At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes.

Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.

How To Apply

• Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV and begin your application.
• Note: We recruit on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

Recruitment Process

• 20–30-minute introductory call with one of our experienced recruiters.
• The interview process varies depending on the role you apply for. However, your recruitment contact will always let you know what to expect from the process, so nothing should come as a surprise.
• For hybrid opportunities, candidates will be invited to visit our offices and meet the team face-to-face.
• Our average process takes around 2-3 weeks, but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process, but if you do have any specific questions before this please contact us at recruitmenthr@fieldfisher.com.

Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis, meaning that your application will most likely be reviewed before the application deadline. We will continue to accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.
The Firm

Fieldfisher is Times Top 20 Law Firm, a highly commended firm in the European Financial Times Innovative Lawyers rankings and is repeatedly nominated for awards in areas including dispute resolution, M&A and IP. Many of our lawyers are recognised by legal directories as leading professionals in their areas of specialism and we are top two-ranked in a number of our key practice areas.

Our network spans over 1,800 people across 26 international offices in 12 countries.

We operate across our offices in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Belfast (2), Berlin, Birmingham, Bologna, Brussels, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Guangzhou, Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Turin, Venice, Vienna and Silicon Valley.

Fieldfisher aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Health insurance
• Pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Season ticket loans
• Bike to work loans

Testimonials

"It is great being in a firm which 'gets' cross-office working – to feel properly part of a national team and to work with colleagues in other specialisms who are unconstrained by geography."

"I consider Fieldfisher to be a progressive firm with an understanding of social values. I'm pleased that staff is able to have input in the firm's direction and purpose as well as help to shape wider society. I'm encouraged to perform by being able to develop in a natural way, whilst being supported at every step.

Fieldfisher has managed to nurture a really positive and friendly culture. If they have drive and ambition, I would encourage anybody looking for a role here to grab the opportunity."

"Since joining Fieldfisher in 2016, I have progressed from an entry-level secretarial role to an experienced executive assistant. This was made possible by a supportive and inclusive working environment that allows staff to progress at a pace that is best suited to them which in turn makes for well-rounded, home-grown talent.

The firm strikes a great balance between providing the foundations for success and autonomy of your own growth and development. An insight I would give to potential applicants is that Fieldfisher offers the opportunity for a career and a sense of belonging to a community and not just a job."