Patent Administrator

The Law Support Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Law Support Group in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Patent Administrator for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will provide essential administrative support within a busy IP team, ensuring patent and IP matters are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key duties include processing correspondence, updating the IP case management system, electronic filing, monitoring deadlines, and liaising with external parties. Hybrid working 60% remote is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal administrative role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure.
• A proactive and methodical approach.
• Experience with Intellectual Property or CIPA qualification advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming correspondence and update the IP case management system.
• Generate and forward documentation to clients and external parties.
• Electronic filing and document management.
• Monitoring deadlines and reminder lists.
• Liaise with external parties to resolve queries and obtain instructions.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
• Support case creation, case administration, filing and post-filing activities.

Skills

Admin experience

Communication

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Proactive approach

IP knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

IP case management

Job description

Patent Administrator - Cambridge 12-Month FTC

Are you an experienced Patent IP Administrator. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded professional services firm in their Cambridge office on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The Role

You will provide essential administrative support within a busy IP team, helping to ensure patent and intellectual property matters are processed accurately and efficiently.

• Processing incoming correspondence and updating the IP case management system
• Generating and forwarding documentation to clients and external parties
• Electronic filing and document management
• Monitoring deadlines and reminder lists
• Liaising with external parties to resolve queries and obtain instructions
• Maintaining accurate case records and documentation
• Supporting case creation, case administration, filing and post-filing activities

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous administrative experience within a legal environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office and Outlook
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure
• A proactive and methodical approach

Experience within Intellectual Property, a document management system or the CIPA qualification would be advantageous, but is not essential.

The firm offers an excellent salary and benefits and hybrid working 60% remote.