Office Overview:
McKinlay Law is a specialist legal recruitment firm based in London, working with top-tier law firms and legal departments. The hiring firm is a renowned intellectual property specialist with a strong reputation in handling complex IP matters, including litigation.
Position Overview:
The role is for an IP Paralegal/Secretary to provide both paralegal and administrative (PA/secretarial) support to a team of intellectual property solicitors. The position is suited for candidates with prior experience in IP law, particularly contentious (litigation) work.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Drafting and formatting legal correspondence and formal documents
- Assisting in preparation and review of legal agreements
- Managing administrative tasks such as file organisation, inbox handling, scanning, and documentation
- Communicating with clients and third parties via email on behalf of solicitors
- Conducting conflict checks in compliance with firm policies
- Preparing and processing billing, invoices, and financial adjustments
- Opening and closing files using systems like Inprotech and CMS
- Monitoring deadlines and maintaining diary/case management systems
- Handling expense submissions and administrative processes
- Providing PA support including travel coordination, accommodation booking, and schedule management
Eligibility:
- Prior experience supporting IP or litigation lawyers (essential)
- Experience in intellectual property law, preferably contentious work
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent written communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong IT proficiency
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
Application Process:
Job Details:
- Opportunity: IP Paralegal / Secretary
- Stipend/Remuneration: Approx. £50,000-£60,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
- Mode: Hybrid working
- Location: Central London