Trade Mark Paralegal

Trade Mark Paralegal

Location: Liverpool

Salary: Competitive

Our client is a leading full service intellectual property firm with an international client base.  They have offices located in Birmingham, Liverpool, London and Munich. Since being established in 1884, they have grown from a regional firm into an international practice. Despite their long history they are a modern firm with a fresh approach to their clients’ requirements and employee career progression.  They are rated as one of the leading intellectual property firms in the UK.

The Role

The company are currently looking to recruit a Trade Mark Paralegal to join the TM team in their Liverpool office. The successful candidate will provide a support service to all of the company’s Trade Mark fee earners.

Primary Duties

• Making up new cases, and updating entries on computerised records
• Conducting Trade Mark database searches and compiling search reports
• Dealing with Trade Mark post
• Preparing responses and reminder letters to clients on Trade Mark matters
• Handling assignment recordals, changes of name, mergers, reclassifications and changes of client/representative
• Preparing cost estimates for clients
• Preparing and filing Trade Mark applications
• Preparing Trade Mark schedules
• Handling prompt lists and proactively dealing with deadlines
• Monitoring WIP, preparing draft bills, dealing with accounts, billing and invoice enquiries
• Handling UKIPO/EUIPO notifications
• Handling client enquiries
• Providing general support to TM Partners/Fee earners
• General duties commensurate with position
• Liaising with renewals department to oversee Trade Mark renewals

Secondary Duties

• Covering for absence of renewals paralegal, including dealing with Trade Mark renewals
• Typing support, as necessary

Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Be capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• Have previous experience in a similar role
• Be proactive and cooperative with a flexible approach to covering various tasks as needs dictate
• Have proven organisational skills
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Possess a commitment to quality and attention to detail
• Have a high level of accuracy

This is an opportunity to play an important role in a successful department, and career advancement prospects are excellent for the right candidate.

Benefits

From starting:

• An attractive and competitive salary based on experience
• A pleasant, supportive and friendly working environment
• Flexible working – core hours and hybrid working
• 35-hour week
• 26 days annual leave, increasing by one day with each complete years’ service, to a maximum of 31 days, in addition to bank holidays
• Life Assurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mutual pension contribution of up to 5%
• Smart casual dress code
• ‘Giving Something Back’ - a paid day off once a year to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to our ‘Benefits Hub’ which provides discount codes or money back on different websites
• Social events

After successful completion of probationary period:

• Health Cash plan
• Cyclescheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Enhanced family friendly benefits

The company’s culture is very supportive and friendly; they have monthly lunches that serve as an opportunity to get together and strengthen their ‘one team’ value.  Their employee led and established Equality and Diversity Group have been instrumental in bringing about some wonderful initiatives and they are proud of the work they have been doing.  By joining the company you will be encouraged to develop as an individual and be valued for the skills you bring.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and they are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity in the IP profession, which is why they have signed up to the IP Inclusive Charter.