IP Paralegal - Patents

Appleyard Lees IP LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist intellectual property firm based in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Paralegal with experience in patents. The role involves monitoring correspondence, performing quality checks, and liaising with team members. The ideal candidate will be CIPA qualified and possess excellent organizational skills. The firm offers a professional development program, a friendly work environment, and various benefits including a 34-hour workweek and annual salary review.

Benefits

34 hour working week

Agile working

Annual salary review

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing App

Social outings

Vouchers on Christmas, Birthdays and Special Occasions

Charity events

Qualifications

• Ability to build and maintain constructive relationships.
• Experience in delivering training and overseeing team work.
• Proficient in managing tasks with a meticulous approach.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming correspondence and update records.
• Perform quality checks for new filings.
• Liaise with team members to manage deadlines effectively.
• Prepare and check complex client reports.

Skills

CIPA qualified

IP portfolio and procedural experience

Excellent organisational skills

Meticulous eye for detail

Job description

Department: Patents - Support

Location: Manchester

Description

We are now looking for an enthusiastic Paralegal with experience in patents to join our office in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within an established and knowledgeable team and be supported by the Sector Paralegal Lead, providing all the assistance you require as you continue your IP journey with us.

We are incredibly proud of our internal career ladder and 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
• Perform quality checks in relation to IP Administrators work, especially for new filings
• Monitor team tasks on a daily basis via our internal database
• Ensure best practice is observed within your team by leading workflow meetings both virtually and face-to-face when in the office, as well as conducting regular team meetings ensuring all team members are aligned with and adhere to relevant processes
• Regularly liaise with FE’s to track task progress and manage deadlines effectively
• Deal with various formalities including IDS’s, PoAs and assignments
• Support IP Administrator role to be able to help with workload when required during busy periods
• Prepare and check complex reports including client reports
• Proactively ensure the efficiency of the team and 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 in a timely manner
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Meticulous eye for detail, working consistently to high standard

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