Job Description

Patentanwaltsfachangestellte / Patent Paralegal / Legal Assistant (German & English Speaking)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a bilingual German and English-speaking Patent Paralegal / Legal Assistant / Patentanwaltsfachangestellte.

Our client is seeking an experienced Patentanwaltsfachangestellte / Patent Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support a small team of Patent Attorneys based in Munich. This position offers a top-of-the-market salary, excellent benefits, and hybrid working, with the option to be based in either the Munich or London office.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing incoming post and faxes to determine priority and identify paralegal work.
• Providing paralegal support to Patent Attorneys, including generating standard letters and creating client invoices.
• Independently managing incoming paralegal work.
• Monitoring reminders and ensuring the case management system is updated.
• Assisting Patent Attorneys with diary management and booking appointments.
• In the attorneys’ absence, monitoring emails and ensuring urgent matters are addressed.
• Delegating work to Paralegal Assistants and providing ad hoc training.
• Maintaining responsibility for case files.
• Ensuring urgent legal deadlines are met.

Position Requirements

• Fluent German and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum 2 years’ Patent Paralegal or Patent Secretarial experience.
• PaFa or CIPA Patent Paralegal qualification highly desirable.
• Experience working in a busy environment with a methodical approach.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and manage fluctuating workloads and deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.