Mewburn Ellis is the forward-looking IP firm. 150 years old, but very much with a focus on the future, we are at the top of our profession. We are ‘Top Tier’ in Legal 500, ‘Band 1’ in Chambers & Partners UK, ‘Gold Ranked’ for EPO work and ‘Top Tier’ in IAM Patent 1000 as well as being ‘Recommended’ in MIP IP Stars and WTR. We are proud to have been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal in 2024. Mewburn Ellis is the world’s first Intellectual Property firm to receive this medal, which is the highest rating you can earn in sustainable business practices. We are also proud to be named a Great Place To Work™ 2024.
There has never been a more exciting time to work for a firm like Mewburn Ellis. We have seen fee income grow by more than 50% in the last 3 years and increased our overall headcount, taking us to over 350 strong across five offices in Bristol, Cambridge, London, Manchester and Munich. The culture and personality of the firm is ambitious, relaxed and friendly.
We are recruiting for a CIPA qualified Patent Paralegal to join our award-winning 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.
If successful you will be joining an award-winning team, recently awarded Highly Commended in the Best Law Firm Paralegal Development category at the National Paralegal Awards 2024. We were delighted that several of our Paralegals received Highly Commended in the IP Paralegal of the Year and very proud that one of our Manchester based Paralegals was awarded the IP Paralegal of the Year award.
The role
Our Paralegal roles are vital to our business, helping to optimise the levels of service we provide to our diverse client base.
You will have autonomy in the role and work directly with clients, you will manage your own client portfolio and have full responsibility for all associated workflow and deadlines. Your understanding of the client needs will enable you to influence how we work the client. As direct point of contact you’ll develop long-lasting, quality relationships that add value to the client service experience. You will need to be highly proactive and confident in your communication, coordinating activity between the client, the attorney and the relevant IPO. Mewburn Paralegals are fee earners, and you will be responsible for your time and billable hours.
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 benefit package which includes:
- Competitive salary
- A blended office/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 conciere
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
You will be CIPA qualified and have worked at a similar level role, with direct client contact, in patent firm. You will have the knowledge and confidence to provide procedural advice to clients. You will have sound working knowledge of IP procedures in International, National, and European Jurisdictions, specifically you will have experience in European prosecutions.
You will understand the importance of clear and concise communication, building trust and delivering results in a focused and professional manner.
You will be confident, self-motivated and have excellent planning and organisation skills. You will be flexible and adaptable, and able to switch between competing priorities when required. Excellent attention to detail is essential for this role.
As part of the wider IPSS 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. We have an established Competency Framework to support your ongoing performance conversations to help you assess your strengths and development areas. The framework captures the key knowledge and skills that enable you to succeed in the paralegal role and in delivering Mewburn’s vision of being the forward-looking IP firm.
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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