Role Title: Patent Paralegal
Location: Southampton
Salary: Competitive + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Firm Type: Top-Tier European Intellectual Property Firm
About the Firm:
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading, top-tier European intellectual property firm with a strong footprint across London, Munich, and Southampton. Known for providing end-to-end IP protection and enforcement, the firm integrates specialist patent and trademark attorneys with IP solicitors to offer a collaborative, modern workplace.
The Role:
The firm is seeking a diligent, detail-oriented Patent Paralegal to provide core secretarial and paralegal support to a team of Patent Attorneys. You will play a central role in driving daily operations, maintaining seamless workflow management, and ensuring strict legal deadlines are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and process incoming official correspondence (including EPO and DPMA communications).
- Draft standard legal documentation, handle billing and invoicing, and oversee client charging.
- Maintain case files, update deadline reminders, and manage attorney diaries and urgent matters.
- Delegate tasks to Paralegal Assistants and provide ad hoc training and guidance.
- Act as a reliable point of contact for clients and attorneys, adapting to varying preferences and working styles.
Candidate Requirements:
- Qualification: Formal Patent Paralegal Qualification (e.g., CIPA Patent Paralegal Course or equivalent).
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of patent paralegal or patent secretarial experience within a fast-paced IP environment.
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with online IP filing and management tools (e.g., EPOline, DPMA).
- Soft Skills: Meticulous attention to detail, strong prioritization skills under tight deadlines, and the ability to work independently without supervision.
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Patent Paralegal - Southampton employer: Caselton Clark
As a leading international technology and telecoms events and information business, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that encourages creativity and collaboration. Our Central London location offers a vibrant environment with hybrid working options, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us to lead a talented team in crafting impactful content that drives industry conversations and insights, all while enjoying competitive compensation and a supportive atmosphere.
