Patent Paralegal Secretary Support - Cambridge - Hybrid

Established Team In Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Ellmore Employment Limited is recruiting for a leading Cambridge law firm to fill an experienced Patent Paralegal Secretary Support role. You will support a team of Patent Attorneys, manage patent documentation, deadlines and case records, and contribute to professional client service.

The ideal candidate has prior Patent Secretarial/Paralegal experience in a legal setting, is highly organised, proactive and detail‑oriented, with excellent communication skills and the ability to priorities

Qualifications

• We are seeking candidates with Patent Secretarial/Paralegal experience within a legal environment.
• You are highly organised, proactive and detail‑oriented with excellent communication skills.
• You can manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patent documentation and correspondence.
• Manage filing deadlines.
• Maintain case management records.
• Provide general administration support to the wider team.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Paralegal experience

Organised

Communication skills

Job description

We are working with a leading law firm in Cambridge who are looking to recruit an experienced Patent Paralegal Secretary Support to join their established team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded practice, providing support to a team of Patent Attorneys and working with an impressive client portfolio.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, including preparing patent documentation and correspondence, managing filing deadlines, maintaining case management records, handling communications plus general administration to the wider team. You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the team and delivering a high standard of client service.

We are keen to hear from candidates with previous Patent Secretarial/Paralegal experience, within a legal environment. You will be highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.