Job Description

We are working with a highly regarded and forward-thinking IP law firm in their search for a Trade Mark Paralegal.

This is a very varied role that can include:

• Processing, checking and reporting all stages of a trade mark application
• Preparing and filing UK, EU, International and Foreign national trade marks and designs
• Attending to client queries regarding their portfolio
• Assisting with the management of large client portfolios and recordal projects
• Gathering exhibits for witness statements
• Preparing responses to official objections/provisional refusals
• Preparing and filing opposition notices, extensions of time and all other formalities revolving around oppositions
• Preparing and filing all varieties of recordal forms
• Monitoring of multiple fee earner and team diaries to ensure deadlines are met. This means entering, managing, checking deadlines, diarising reminders, dealing with new post and dates, taking accountability for management of dates and review of forthcoming dates, calendar/meeting organisation and sending reminders to clients
• Handling post, preparing reporting letters / emails, responding to enquiries
• Identifying urgent matters and chasing or assisting the relevant fee earners as required
• Handling billing, preparing invoices for signature when tasks are complete, checking estimates; dealing with enquiries from accounts on discounts / client-specific procedures, responding to general accounts enquiries from clients, and preparing cost estimates 

The position would suit a CITMA Qualified Trade Mark Paralegal who can demonstrate previous experience working in a high performing trade mark support role.