Trade Mark Paralegal

The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorney's; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade mark law firm in London seeks a Trade Mark Paralegal to support Attorneys with case management, legal document preparation, and client onboarding. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience in intellectual property, particularly trade marks, and will receive comprehensive training. This role offers a hybrid work model between office and remote work within the UK, alongside opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Inclusion in an international team

Continuous learning opportunities

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an intellectual property team, ideally with trade marks.
• Familiarity with UKIPO, EUIPO, and WIPO procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including case entry and management.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Support attorneys with various trade mark matters.

Skills

Experience in intellectual property

Strong organizational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication

Proactive approach

Education

CITMA qualification or progress towards it

Tools

IP management systems (e.g. Inprotech)

MS Office

Job description

As a Trade Mark Paralegal, the candidate will work closely with the existing team to provide a wide range of support to the Attorneys. This is a varied role that offers the chance to develop skills and take on additional responsibilities.

Administrative responsibilities include:

• New case entry and management of records
• Processing correspondence, emails, and calls
• Monitoring deadlines and maintaining case files
• Preparing and submitting standard forms
• Assisting with invoicing, reporting, and document archiving

Paralegal responsibilities include:

• Drafting and reviewing correspondence and simple legal documents under supervision
• Assisting with trade mark filings, searches, recordals, and renewals
• Conducting basic clearance searches and preparing initial advice
• Supporting attorneys with opposition, cancellation, and enforcement matters
• Managing client onboarding and coordinating with international associates

The perfect match…

The ideal candidate will demonstrate prior experience working in an intellectual property team, ideally with trade marks. CITMA qualification (or progress towards it) is an advantage.

This position is particularly well suited to candidates with one to two years’ experience in intellectual property, ideally in trade marks. We will provide full on-the-job training and support you to build your expertise.

You will be familiar with the UKIPO, EUIPO, and WIPO procedures, as well as IP management systems (e.g. Inprotech) and MS Office.

You will be expected to work predominantly on your own initiative and be:

• Highly proficient
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines and a varying workload
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good commercial awareness and an interest in brand protection
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Proactive approach to your work
• Ambitious for increased responsibility and progression
• Flexible attitude to work

In addition, it is expected that the candidate will meet the foundational proficiency level of Novagraaf’s Core Competency requirements: customer connectedness, results-oriented, business/commercial awareness, flexibility and resilience.

What we offer…

• A role at the heart of aprestigious European law firm.
• An inclusive culture and continuous learning environment with career advancement opportunities.
• Hybrid working between our office in London (Gracechurch Street) or the opportunity to work fully remotely within the UK.
• International team: Offices in theEMEA, USA and APAC.
• A wide range of tasks that will allow you to learn and develop your career!