IP Paralegal - Patents

Department: Patents - Support

Location: Manchester

We are looking for an enthusiastic Paralegal with experience in patents to join Appleyard Lees. This role will be based at our Manchester office, with frequent travel to our Leeds office.

In return, you will be supported by our Head of IP Business Services and be given all the assistance you require as you continue your IP journey with us. We are incredibly proud of our internal career ladder and will help you continue your professional development by providing webinars on a variety of topics that not only relate to IP but also your soft skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor all incoming correspondence and accurately update our records including docketing deadlines on our internal database
• Perform quality checks in relation to trainee IP Administrators work, especially for new filings
• Monitor team tasks on a daily basis via our internal database
• Ensure best practice is observed within your team by leading workflow meetings both virtually and f-2-f when in the office
• Deal with various formalities including IDS’s, PoAs and assignments
• Support IP Administrator role to be able to help with workload when required during busy periods
• Prepare and check complex reports including client reports
• Proactively ensure the efficiency of the team and liaise with our Head of IP Business Services where applicable to enhance team performance

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• CIPA qualified
• In depth IP portfolio and procedural experience
• Ability to build and maintain a constructive relationship with individuals at all levels, including delivering training where appropriate and leading the team to ensure all work is dealt with a timely manner
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Meticulous eye for detail, working consistently to high standards

Benefits

We pride ourselves on being small and friendly enough for you to get to know everyone – but big enough to offer you great career prospects. At Appleyard Lees you wont feel like a number or just another cog in the wheel, we understand everyone is individual and offer a friendly and supportive place to work and learn.

We also offer:

• 34 hour working week
• Agile working
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Voucher on your birthday and Christmas
• Annual salary review
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Social outings - summer party, Christmas party and more
• Charity events