Summary: The Trade Mark Paralegal role is a fixed-term contract position based in Liverpool, aimed at providing support to the Trade Mark team during a maternity leave. The successful candidate will engage in various tasks related to trade mark management, including case handling, database searches, and client communication. This position offers opportunities for career advancement within a leading intellectual property firm known for its proactive approach to client needs. The firm promotes a flexible working environment and values employee development.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Key Skills:

• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• Proven organisational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail
• High level of accuracy
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role
• Proactive and cooperative with a flexible approach to covering various tasks

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Liverpool

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Legal