Patent Formalities Paralegal, FTC (Manchester)

Dawn Ellmore Employment Agency; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexitime hours

Career prospects

Job summary

Dawn Ellmore Employment Agency is seeking a skilled Patent Formalities Paralegal for a law firm’s IP department on a fixed-term contract with potential for extension or permanence. The role supports attorneys with patent filings, record-keeping, and deadline tracking in a fast-paced environment.

Hybrid working and flexitime hours are offered alongside a strong long-term career path within a well-respected IP team.

Qualifications

• Experience in patent formalities or patent administration.
• Experience in IP legal support or related field.
• Strong organisational skills and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit patent filings to IP offices.
• Maintain accurate records in the case management system.
• Track and meet official deadlines for filings.

Skills

Patent administration

IP legal support

Organisational skills

Tools

Case management system

Job description

An established and well-respected law firm is seeking a skilled Patent Formalities Paralegal to join its IP department initially on a fixed-term contract, with the possibility of a longer-term or permanent opportunity.

This position would suit an individual with previous experience in patent formalities, patent administration, or IP legal support who is keen to further develop their career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

The role will involve providing administrative and organisational support to attorneys, including being responsible for preparing and submitting patent filings to various intellectual property offices, maintaining accurate records within the case management system, and ensuring all official deadlines are tracked and met.

Offering an attractive salary along with a superb benefits package, including hybrid working, flexitime hours, and excellent long-term career prospects.

Dawn Ellmore Employment aims to respond to all applicants, however due to the number of applications received this is regrettably not always possible. If you have not received a response within three working days, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.