Trade Mark Paralegal

Are you highly organised, detail-driven and interested in the international side of trade marks and intellectual property? This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist IP team supporting global trade mark portfolios and large-scale recordal projects.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established professional services organisation specialising in intellectual property. They operate as part of a collaborative and knowledgeable team, supporting clients with complex and wide-ranging international trade mark needs.

Description

• Provide administrative support across trade mark applications, prosecution and recordals
• Open and manage new matters, processing instructions and supporting documentation
• Liaise with overseas trade mark registries and local associates across multiple jurisdictions
• Monitor progress of filings and requests, chasing outstanding information where required
• Process certificates and maintain accurate records within bespoke IP case management systems
• Support billing and invoicing requirements
• Assist the renewals team with renewals in specific jurisdictions
• Provide cover for other team members during periods of absence or peak workload

Profile

A successful candidate will have:

• Experience within trade marks or intellectual property, particularly overseas or international portfolios (desirable)
• Alternatively, a strong administrative background with experience using databases or case management systems
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven work
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidence working in a client-facing role with clear written and verbal English skills
• Good general IT skills, including Word and Excel (experience with IP systems advantageous)

Job Offer

• The opportunity to work within a specialist IP team with global reach
• Exposure to niche jurisdictions and large international trade mark portfolios
• A supportive, collaborative working environment
• Training on bespoke IP systems and processes
• A role well-suited to those who enjoy structured, process-led work within intellectual property

If you're interested in trade marks, enjoy working with international portfolios and thrive in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.