Patent Secretary / Patent Administrator Part Time 3 days per week

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London Area, United Kingdom £42,000.00-£44,000.00

Resourcing Consultant for IP Professionals

We are working with a Tier 1 European intellectual property law firm in their search an experienced patent secretary / patent administrator.

In this role you will be required to provide full PA and administrative support to a team of fee‑earners/attorneys of mixed seniority.

• Liaising with fee‑earners regularly to review progress, discuss upcoming work, and provide updates on outstanding matters. Dealing with cases independently where possible actioning daily prompts.
• Diary management to include scheduling in-person and virtual meetings, preparing relevant papers and presentations, and managing all associated logistics eg room bookings, refreshments, and liaising with internal teams.
• Managing extensive international travel itineraries, coordinating flights, accommodations and schedules.
• Attending team meetings and practice group meetings.
• Preparing standard letters and emails.
• Assisting with file management: including liaising with Records to open new cases, update special instructions, scanning and managing case files
• Proactively preparing official forms for UK, European and international patent and design applications and some foreign patent applications.
• Liaising with clients and the EPO directly where necessary.

For this position we are seeking someone with previous experience as a Patent Secretary, Patent Administrator or Legal Secretary within an IP team.

You must be proactive with the ability to work on own initiative as well as being a strong team player. Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Be organised, able to prioritise, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.

In return the firm offer a healthy work/life balance and a collaborative, friendly and sociable working environment. They offer hybrid working (40/60) and a market leading benefits package.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal and Administrative

Industries

Legal Services