Intellectual Property Executive Assistant

Primary Purpose of Role:

Playing a support role to fee earners in the IP and Technology Team. Good opportunity especially for to those looking to transition into the fast-growing IP and Technology space.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation and filing of IP applications globally on online portals.
• Assisting in the management of international and local trade marks, patents and designs portfolios of clients, supporting prosecution work and providing of status reports to clients.
• esponding to client queries and preparing cost quotations
• Communicating with IP registries and foreign associates
• Tracking of deadlines and maintaining client correspondence and file records
• Assisting with general invoicing matters
• Assisting in a supportive capacity in contentious proceedings
• General administrative tasks as and when required.

Requirements

• Prior experience or familiarity in the field of IP and/or with IP filing systems a major advantage, but not a necessity. Training will be provided.
• At least a Diploma in Law/ Legal Studies or equivalent. Candidates with relevant experience in place of these qualifications will also be considered.
• 1 - 5 years' experience in a paralegal or secretarial/ administrative support role
• Good command of both spoken and written English
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Team player, with good work ethics and eagerness to take on new learning opportunities

Primary Purpose of Role:

Playing a support role to fee earners in the IP and Technology Team. Good opportunity especially for to those looking to transition into the fast-growing IP and Technology space.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation and filing of IP applications globally on online portals.
• Assisting in the management of international and local trade marks, patents and designs portfolios of clients, supporting prosecution work and providing of status reports to clients.
• esponding to client queries and preparing cost quotations
• Communicating with IP registries and foreign associates
• Tracking of deadlines and maintaining client correspondence and file records
• Assisting with general invoicing matters
• Assisting in a supportive capacity in contentious proceedings
• General administrative tasks as and when required.

Requirements

• Prior experience or familiarity in the field of IP and/or with IP filing systems a major advantage, but not a necessity. Training will be provided.
• At least a Diploma in Law/ Legal Studies or equivalent. Candidates with relevant experience in place of these qualifications will also be considered.
• 1 - 5 years' experience in a paralegal or secretarial/ administrative support role
• Good command of both spoken and written English
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Team player, with good work ethics and eagerness to take on new learning opportunities