Trade Mark Paralegal

Confidential; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Sheffield is seeking a Trade Mark Paralegal to join its established intellectual property practice. You will support the Trade Mark Attorneys and solicitors, helping manage a busy portfolio and ensuring smooth daily running of matters.

The role offers direct client contact, exposure to brand protection work across sectors, and clear opportunities for professional development within a collaborative IP environment.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in intellectual property, particularly trade mark law and brand protection.
• Previous experience within a trade mark or IP environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Candidates new to the profession will be considered, provided they can demonstrate a genuine interest in developing a career within IP.
• A degree is preferred, either in law or another discipline.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy workload and competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach, with a willingness to learn and develop specialist knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• A professional and collaborative approach, with the confidence to communicate with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal and administrative support to the wider Trade Mark team.
• Assist with the day-to-day management of trade mark matters and client portfolios.
• Support Trade Mark Attorneys and solicitors with a range of trade mark prosecution activities.
• Assist with maintaining accurate client and matter records.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure key dates and actions are managed effectively.
• Liaise with clients and colleagues, providing professional and timely support.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of trade mark documentation.
• Manage competing priorities and ensure work is completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider intellectual property practice to deliver an efficient service to clients.

Skills

Interest in IP

Organisation

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in law or related discipline

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Trade Mark Paralegal to join a highly regarded intellectual property practice within a leading international firm.

This firm has an established reputation for advising a diverse portfolio of clients on complex intellectual property matters, with a particularly strong presence in trade mark law.

Working with businesses across a variety of sectors, the team provides specialist advice on brand protection, development and portfolio management.

The firm offers you an excellent working environment, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, professional development and providing you with the opportunity to build a long-term career within intellectual property.

You will join an established and growing Trade Mark team based in Sheffield, providing support to Trade Mark Attorneys and specialist solicitors. The role will involve assisting with the management of a busy trade mark practice, supporting a varied client portfolio and helping to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day matters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in intellectual property, as well as candidates with previous experience in a similar position who are looking to further develop their expertise. There will be opportunities for direct client contact and ongoing development within a specialist IP environment.

Key Responsibilities

• - Provide paralegal and administrative support to the wider Trade Mark team.
• - Assist with the day-to-day management of trade mark matters and client portfolios.
• - Support Trade Mark Attorneys and solicitors with a range of trade mark prosecution activities.
• - Assist with maintaining accurate client and matter records.
• - Monitor deadlines and ensure key dates and actions are managed effectively.
• - Liaise with clients and colleagues, providing professional and timely support.
• - Assist with the preparation and processing of trade mark documentation.
• - Manage competing priorities and ensure work is completed accurately and within required timescales.
• - Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider intellectual property practice to deliver an efficient service to clients.

Skills and Experience

• - A genuine interest in intellectual property, particularly trade mark law and brand protection.
• - Previous experience within a trade mark or intellectual property environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
• - Candidates new to the profession will be considered, provided they can demonstrate a genuine interest in developing a career within IP.
• - A degree is preferred, either in law or another discipline.
• - Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy workload and competing deadlines.
• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• - A proactive and enthusiastic approach, with a willingness to learn and develop specialist knowledge.
• - Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• - A professional and collaborative approach, with the confidence to communicate with clients and colleagues.