We are Mewburn Ellis the forward-looking European IP firm. We work with organisations building the brands and technologies that will define tomorrow. We help them use their intellectual property to navigate that journey - to imagine, plan, nurture, protect and deliver their innovations to market.
We are over 350 colleagues strong across five offices in Bristol, Cambridge, London, Manchester, and Munich. The culture and personality of the firm is ambitious, relaxed and friendly. Our business services team is valued and works closely with our fee earners. We work closely as a team and we are genuinely supportive of each other.
We are recruiting for an experienced Patent Paralegal to join our IP Support Services function which sits at the heart of our firm. This is a great opportunity to join one of Europe’s top specialist Intellectual Property firms. The role can be based in any of our UK offices, Bristol, Cambridge, London or Manchester.
The role
Our Paralegals are vital to our business, helping to optimise the levels of service we provide to our diverse client base. In this key role, you will manage your own client portfolio and have full responsibility for all associated workflow and deadlines. The workload is varied, and the role is fast paced.
This role sits at the heart of the client relationship, and you will need to be highly proactive and confident in your communication, coordinating activity between the client, the attorney and the relevant IPO.
As a key point of contact for your clients you’ll develop long-lasting, quality relationships that add value to the client service experience. You will ensure adherence to client or firm processes and that deadlines are met.
The role will be at the forefront of change in the IP Support Team, and provides an opportunity to make a difference to an expanding and progressive IP Firm and to support the ongoing development of others within the wider team.
What’s in it for you?
We have an excellent benefits package which includes:
- Competitive salary
- A blended office and home working approach
- Flexible working hours
- 30 days leave (exc. Bank Holidays)
- Health scheme including Health Assurance
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Generous pension scheme
- Enhanced family leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Firmwide discretionary bonus scheme
- Paid day off for charitable endeavours
- Discount Voucher Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Workplace ISA
- Medicash
- Care concierge
Our successful growth story is down to our people. And we take the wellbeing of our people seriously offering a huge suite of initiatives to de-stress, engage and enthuse. We care about wider society too and the communities in which we operate, read about our Forward Community Programme to find out more about how we're giving back.
About you
An experienced paralegal, ideally with CIPA, you will have worked in similar role, ideally in a patent firm, and will understand the importance of clear communication, building trust and delivering results in a focused and professional manner. You will have sound working knowledge of IP procedures in International, National, and European Jurisdictions.
You will be self-motivated and have excellent planning and organisation skills. You will be flexible and adaptable, and able to switch between competing priorities when required. You will have excellent attention to detail. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in a clear, concise and friendly manner. As part of the wider team you will be comfortable to make decisions and delegate work as appropriate and support others to achieve the firm wide goals.
Your career is important to us, and we will invest in you to allow you to develop and grow. If you are excited by the prospect of this role and where a career with Mewburn Ellis could take you, we’d love to hear from you. If you would like more information on the role and a detailed role description, please contact us on recruitment@mewburn.com
To make an application please forward your CV, stating your preferred location (Bristol, Cambridge, London or Manchester), to Victoria Moore at recruitment@mewburn.com
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.
We reserve the right to cease advertising should we receive a high number of applicants.
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