Patent PA/Paralegal
Our client is a high performance firm providing a first class service in the provision of advice in relation to all aspects of intellectual property. Its client base includes many high profile and innovative organisations in electronics, computing and telecoms. They are currently expanding their support staff team in Bath and are actively looking to recruit an experienced Patent PA/Paralegal.
This is a varied and involved administration and secretarial role for someone with an excellent eye for detail and strong secretarial and senior administration skills. The role will involve:
Providing full support to allocated Fee Earner(s) including typing of correspondence, preparation of legal documentation, diary and email management
Preparing documents ready for on-line filing at the UKIPO and EPO
Monitoring deadlines
The ideal candidate should:
Demonstrate fast, accurate typing, excellent spelling, grammer and punctuation
Have strong organisational skills
Possess good IT skills as the client runs a paperless office and has a range of IT systems in place, including bespoke (full training will be given)
Have experience of Inprotech or similar IP Management Systems
Have strong communication skills
Be flexible and self motivated
Be able to take ownership of enquiries (resolving or escalating as appropriate)
Be able to keep a level-headed approach in a busy working environment
Demonstrate a client orientated approach (both internally & externally)
A full job profile will be provided.
Salary Guide: £24,000 – £28,000 – Dep on experience. BUPA, Pension, Flexi leave option.
Added 27 days ago 26/01/2012
