IP Paralegal - Patents

Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic Paralegal with experience in patents to join Appleyard Lees. This role will be based at our Manchester office, with frequent travel to our Leeds office.

In return, you will be supported by our Head of IP Business Services and be given all the assistance you require as you continue your IP journey with us. We are incredibly proud of our internal career ladder and will help you continue your professional development by providing webinars on a variety of topics that not only relate to IP but also your soft skills.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor all incoming correspondence and accurately update our records including docketing deadlines on our internal database

Perform quality checks in relation to trainee IP Administrators work, especially for new filings

Monitor team tasks on a daily basis via our internal database

Ensure best practice is observed within your team by leading workflow meetings both virtually and f-2-f when in the office

Deal with various formalities including IDS’s, PoAs and assignments

Support IP Administrator role to be able to help with workload when required during busy periods

Prepare and check complex reports including client reports

Proactively ensure the efficiency of the team and liaise with our Head of IP Business Services where applicable to enhance team performance

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

CIPA qualified

In depth IP portfolio and procedural experience

Ability to build and maintain a constructive relationship with individuals at all levels, including delivering training where appropriate and leading the team to ensure all work is dealt with a timely manner

Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills

Meticulous eye for detail, working consistently to high standards

Benefits
We pride ourselves on being small and friendly enough for you to get to know everyone – but big enough to offer you great career prospects. At Appleyard Lees you wont feel like a number or just another cog in the wheel, we understand everyone is individual and offer a friendly and supportive place to work and learn.

We also offer:

34 hour working week

Agile working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Voucher on your birthday and Christmas

Annual salary review

Life assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Social outings - summer party, Christmas party and more

Charity events