IP Paralegal (Patents) – Flexible Hours & Training

Potter Clarkson LLP; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

In-office 2-3 days per week

Birthday leave

Pension scheme

Charitable day off

Parental leave

Electric car scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Healthcare packages

Discount vouchers

Cycle to work

Away days

Job summary

Potter Clarkson LLP in the United Kingdom is seeking an IP Paralegal to support the fee earning team with a mix of chargeable and non-chargeable work. You will handle administrative tasks, document preparation, and liaise with internal business services to ensure smooth cross-department collaboration.

You will assist with filing to EPO, UKIPO, WIPO and EUIPO, manage case files and client portals, and work towards completing the CIPA qualification while delivering high standards of client care

Qualifications

• Experience in an IP/legal environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 tools.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High ethical standards.
• Commitment to completing CIPA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earning team with chargeable and non-chargeable work.
• Assist with filing documents to IP offices (EPO, UKIPO, WIPO, EUIPO).
• Manage fee earner prompt lists and internal reports.
• Update and upload information on external client portals.
• Manage case files in the document management system.
• Assist fee earners with information from IP offices and IP websites/databases.
• Collaborate with outside service providers to obtain and process documents.
• Ensure high levels of client care.
• Book and track chargeable/non-chargeable hours.
• Perform additional professional tasks as needed.

Skills

IP/Legal environment

Microsoft 365

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Prioritisation

Interpersonal skills

Ethical standards

CIPA qualification

Job description

Potter Clarkson LLP in the United Kingdom is seeking an IP Paralegal to support the fee earning team with a mix of chargeable and non-chargeable work. You will handle administrative tasks, document preparation, and liaise with internal business services to ensure smooth cross-department collaboration.

You will assist with filing to EPO, UKIPO, WIPO and EUIPO, manage case files and client portals, and work towards completing the CIPA qualification while delivering high standards of client care