IP Paralegal - Patents

Appleyard Lees & Co; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Patent Paralegal to join their supportive team in Leeds. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your IP career while receiving guidance from experienced professionals. You will be responsible for monitoring correspondence, managing deadlines, and supporting team members in a friendly environment. With a focus on professional development, the company provides resources to help you grow your skills. Enjoy a balanced work-life with a 34-hour week, agile working options, and various employee benefits, including generous leave and healthcare plans. This is a great chance to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

34 hour working week

Agile working

Annual salary review

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Salary Exchange

Life assurance

Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing App

Group Income Protection

Social outings

Qualifications

• CIPA qualification and in-depth IP experience required.
• Strong IT literacy and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor correspondence and update records accurately.
• Lead team meetings and manage deadlines effectively.
• Assist in training new IP Administrators.

Skills

CIPA qualified

IP portfolio management

IT Literacy (MS Office)

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

IP portfolio management system

Job description

IP Paralegal - Patents

Department: Patents - Support

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Leeds

Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Patent Paralegal to join our office in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within an established and knowledgeable team and be supported by our Head of IP Business Services providing all the assistance you require as you continue your IP journey with us.

We are incredibly proud of our internal career ladder, and we will help you continue your professional development by providing webinars on a variety of topics that not only relate to IP but also your soft skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor all incoming correspondence and accurately update our records including docketing deadlines on our internal database
• Deal with various formalities including IDS’s, Power of Attorney and declarations requiring inventor signatures, including any necessary notarisation and legalisation
• Lead regular support team meetings to promote best practices within the team, ensuring all members understand and adhere to relevant processes
• Monitor team tasks daily via our internal database and coordinate with fee-earners to manage deadlines and provide support as required
• Conduct support team appraisals with the assistance of the Head of IP Business Services as needed
• Assist the IP Administrator(s) with workload during busy periods, including new filings and online responses
• Assist in training new IP Administrators and review their filings before submitting to the fee-earner
• Participate in internal paralegal meetings and keep up to date with Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Liaise with our Head of IP Business Services where applicable to enhance team performance

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• CIPA qualified
• In depth IP portfolio and procedural experience
• Ability to build and maintain a constructive relationship with individuals at all levels, including delivering training where appropriate and overseeing the team to ensure all work is dealt with a timely manner
• High level of knowledge of IP portfolio management system(s), as well as solid IT Literacy, in particular MS Office
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Meticulous eye for detail, working consistently to high standards

Benefits

We pride ourselves on being small and friendly enough for you to get to know everyone – but big enough to offer you great career prospects. At Appleyard Lees, you won't feel like a number or just another cog in the wheel. We understand everyone is individual and offer a friendly and supportive place to work and learn.

We also offer:

· 34 hour working week, Monday - Friday

· Agile working

· A supportive and friendly place to work and learn

· Annual salary review

· 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

· Holiday Purchase Scheme

· Salary Exchange

· Life assurance

· Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing App

· Group Income Protection

· Long Service Milestones

· Social outings

· Vouchers on Christmas, Birthdays and Special Occasions

· Charity events