Patent Paralegal Bath or Leeds

EIP
GB - London
November 1, 2024
Legal

Patent Paralegal - London, Bath or LeedsVacancy:
Patent ParalegalDepartment:
ParalegalReports to:
Paralegal ManagerSeniority:
Mid-LevelTerm:
PermanentWorking arrangement:
Full-time (3 days in the office & 2 days working from home)Join our award-winning team of national paralegals!Opportunities exist in our London, Bath or Leeds offices for candidates with a minimum of 2 years experience to join our tier-one patent firm.
You will work with a blend of established and emerging patent leaders as well as fee earners making their initial strides in the profession.
You will provide a range of support to their client work.
Paralegals at EIP typically handle multiple fee earners concurrently and have opportunities to liaise with clients directly.
This creates a varied and interesting working pattern.Role & ResponsibilitiesWithin a national group of paralegals, the patent support team in London remains at the heart of our business, providing administrative and PA support to our highly skilled team of fee earners.
Paralegals work closely with their allocated Fee Earner(s), dealing with secretarial and administrative tasks and allowing their Fee Earner(s) to make the best use of their time.
They also perform certain aspects of patent and/or trademark work without guidance, which requires knowledge of the relevant patent application procedures.Paralegals should have good knowledge of EIP, its activities, and key people to ensure that work can be handled appropriately for and on behalf of Fee Earner(s) at all times, including when they are absent.
Our unique system of allocating attorneys to paralegals means you are never overloaded with an excessive number of fee earners, allowing you to focus on delivering a high-quality service.Skills, experience & qualificationsYou will be comfortable working in a modern, fast-paced environment where you are given a level of autonomy to do your work.
Successful candidates will also be able to demonstrate the following:
Previous experience working as a Patent Paralegal (more than 2 years is highly desirable) but we would also consider more junior candidates and candidates from a secretarial background within the IP fieldA 'can-do' approachA consistent and reliable mannerExcellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing prioritiesThe ability to communicate effectivelyThe ability to work autonomouslyThe ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesThe ability to foster trust and understanding within the team by showing willingness to assist when requests come in, maintaining a positive approach and showing concern for others by offering to coverExcellent IT skills as we are a paperless office and we have very advanced IT systemsPrevious experience working with Inprotech or a similar databaseExperience of a Document Management SystemRewards & BenefitsWe offer a competitive salary and several benefits:
• Discretionary bonus- 25 days of holiday, excluding bank holidays- Pension Scheme- Private medical health care- Free eye tests- Employee Assistance Programme- Cycle to work scheme- Season ticket loan- Electric vehicle scheme- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave- Holiday LoyaltyOther informationEqual opportunitiesEIP is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences.Hybrid WorkingWith our state-of-the-art paperless systems, we offer hybrid working, three days in the office and two from home.
EIP's employees also enjoy reduced business hours on the days when working from the office subject to there being no urgent work commitments.
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