Legal Secretary - Patent Law

Job Title:                            Patent Secretary

Hours:                                35 hours a week

Salary:                                Competitive + Benefits

Location:                            Reading

Our client is a top European firm specialising in cutting-edge Intellectual Property (IP) advice. With a legacy of excellence, they provide top-tier legal services to a diverse clientele in the dynamic field of intellectual property and are considered by their global peers and clients as a leader in their filed.

With 6 offices globally their clients range from start-ups, national and international companies, entrepreneurs, governments, universities, and other academic institutions who all rely on their commitment to quality IP advice.

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced full time Legal Secretary specifically with an IP background however not essential to join their team in Reading office, as a Patent Secretary you will play a pivotal role in supporting a number of fee earners across all levels.

Key responsibilities/duties:

• Administrative support: provide high level administrative assistance to fee earners
• Preparing patent applications and other documentation for filing at patent offices
• Review official communications from patent offices and prepare brief reports to clients.
• Use of Espacenet and the various Patent Office websites for searching and downloading patent specifications and correspondence
• Typing correspondence from dictations
• Making amendments to patent specifications using track changes
• Dealing with internal questions and telephone calls
• Preparation of internal forms
• Preparation of billing using an electronic billing system

Essential requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• A ‘can do’ attitude, willingness to learn and expand knowledge and skills, flexibility and a practical/can do approach
• Proven ability to work effectively both as a team player and independently
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• CIPA qualification is an advantage but not essential (there is the opportunity to study for this qualification)

If you are a bright, articulate, and proactive Legal Secretary looking to join a supportive and collaborative specialist IP law firm with the opportunity to upskill and add value then please apply now!