Trade Mark Paralegal

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Location: Liverpool

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract

Our client is a leading full service intellectual property firm with an international client base with offices located in Birmingham, Liverpool, London and Munich. Since being established in 1884, they have grown from a regional firm into an international practice. Despite their long history, they are a young firm with a fresh approach to their clients' requirements and employee career progression. They are rated as one of the leading intellectual property firms in the UK.

They have a strong trade mark team with a proactive approach to portfolio protection and maintenance, with expertise in all areas. They handle all aspects of establishment, use, registration, maintenance and enforcement of trade marks.

The Role

They are currently looking to recruit a Trade Mark Paralegal to cover maternity leave for a fixed term contract of 12 months (although the contract may possibly be extended to a maximum of 18 months). They will join the TM team in the Liverpool office and the successful candidate will provide a support service to all of the company Trade Mark fee earners.

Primary Duties

• Making up new cases, and updating entries on computerised records
• Conducting Trade Mark database searches and compiling search reports
• Dealing with trade mark post
• Preparing responses and reminder letters to clients on Trade Mark matters
• Handling assignment recordals, changes of name, mergers, reclassifications and changes of client/representative
• Preparing cost estimates for clients
• Preparing and filing trade mark applications
• Preparing trade mark schedules
• Handling prompt lists and proactively dealing with deadlines
• Monitoring WIP, preparing draft bills, dealing with accounts, billing and invoice enquiries
• Handling UKIPO/EUIPO notifications
• Handling client enquiries
• Providing general support to TM Partners/Fee earners
• General duties commensurate with position
• Liaising with renewals department to oversee trade mark renewals

Secondary Duties

• Covering for absence of renewals paralegal, including dealing with trade mark renewals
• Typing support, as necessary

Skills And Qualifications

• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• Have proven organisational skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
• You will possess a commitment to quality and attention to detail
• A high level of accuracy is essential
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role
• Be proactive and cooperative with a flexible approach to covering various tasks as needs dictate.

This is an opportunity to play an important role in a successful department, and career advancement prospects are excellent for the right candidate.

Benefits

From starting:

• Competitive salary
• A pleasant and friendly working environment
• Flexible working – core hours and hybrid working
• 35 hour week
• 26 days annual leave, increasing by one day with each complete years' service, to a maximum of 31 days, in addition to bank holidays
• Life Assurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mutual pension contribution of up to 5%, salary sacrifice option available
• Smart casual dress code
• ‘Giving Something Back' - a paid day off once a year to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Social events

After successful completion of probationary period:

• Health Cash plan
• Cyclescheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to ‘My Perks' which provides discount codes or money back on different websites

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.