Patent Administrator

Appleyard Lees; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Manchester is looking for an IP Administrator to join their team. Ideal candidates should possess strong administration skills and experience in IP Administration is advantageous. Responsibilities include preparing patent applications and managing documentation. The role promises a supportive work atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth and excellent benefits including annual leave and healthcare plans.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Strong administration skills with a process-driven, detail oriented approach.
• Experience in IP Administration/Formalities advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare forms for filing patent applications with accuracy.
• Handle filing of documentation at various Patent Offices.
• Create and process invoices, including complex invoices.
• Review and action workflow correspondence, prioritizing urgent deadlines.
• Work collaboratively across teams.

Skills

Strong administration skills

Experience in IP Administration/Formalities

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic IP Administrator to join our Manchester office. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your IP experience, within a supportive and knowledgeable team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare forms for filing patent applications, ensuring excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Prepare and file supporting documentation at various Patent Offices, using relevant online systems where required
• Prepare documents and correspondence for clients and overseas agents, with technically challenging content
• Create and process invoices, including complex invoices
• Review and action workflow correspondence, prioritising urgent deadlines
• Work collaboratively across teams, undertaking a variety of tasks as required

Skills Knowledge, and Expertise

• Strong administration skills with a process-driven, detail orientated approach
• Experience in IP Administration / Formalities advantageous
• Excellent analytical, organisational and time management skills
• Ability to produce high-quality work efficiently and to strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

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:

• 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

Please mention IP Careers when applying to Appleyard Lees.