Patent Paralegal / Patent Secretary

IP Support; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IP law firm in Cardiff is seeking a Permanent Patent Paralegal/Patent Secretary. In this role, you will support busy fee earners with document preparation, client interaction, and diary management. The firm offers hybrid working and a competitive salary. Ideal candidates will have a client-oriented approach and experience in a similar position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working option

Qualifications

• Experienced Patent Secretary or Paralegal with a client-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail in document preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents for online filing of UK, EPO, and PCT Forms.
• Manage diary and inquiries effectively.
• Build rapport with clients and support fee earners.

Skills

Document preparation

Diary management

Client relationship building

Organizational skills

Job description

We are recruiting for a brand-new Permanent Patent Paralegal / Patent Secretary vacancy for an award-winning IP law firm based in Cardiff.

In this role you will work closely with 2-3 busy fee earners. Duties will include:

• Preparing documents ready for online filing of UK, EPO and PCT Forms.
• Preparingcorrespondence and legal documentation accurately and with minimal supervision.
• Ensuring documents are stored correctly, understanding record procedures.
• Diary management.
• Taking ownership of inquiries resolving or escalating as appropriate.
• Organising and prioritising own workload.
• Building rapport with the firm’s clients and building relationships with key contacts.
• Providing general support to other fee earners and colleagues when and where required.
• Add service and official fees to WIP, preparing invoices.
• Preparing standard reporting emails/letters to clients including filing reports, publication, acceptance and grant.
• Preparing foreign filing instructions and examination requests.

For this position the firm are looking for an experienced Patent Secretary or Paralegal who can demonstrate a client-orientated approach working in a high performing role.

The firm offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and hybrid working.

Please mention IP Careers when applying to IP Support.