Trade Mark Paralegal

5 days ago

Uk Greater Manchester United Kingdom Questel Full time £40,000 - £70,000 per year

As a Trade Mark Paralegal, the candidate will work closely with the existing team to provide a wide range of support to the Attorneys. This is a varied role that offers the chance to develop skills and take on additional responsibilities.


Administrative responsibilities include:

  • New case entry and management of records
  • Processing correspondence, emails, and calls
  • Monitoring deadlines and maintaining case files
  • Preparing and submitting standard forms
  • Assisting with invoicing, reporting, and document archiving


Paralegal responsibilities include:

  • Drafting and reviewing correspondence and simple legal documents under supervision
  • Assisting with trade mark filings, searches, recordals, and renewals
  • Conducting basic clearance searches and preparing initial advice
  • Supporting attorneys with opposition, cancellation, and enforcement matters
  • Managing client onboarding and coordinating with international associates


The perfect match… 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate prior experience working in an intellectual property team, ideally with trade marks. CITMA qualification (or progress towards it) is an advantage

This position is particularly well suited to candidates with one to two years' experience in intellectual property, ideally in trade marks. We will provide full on-the-job training and support you to build your expertise.

You will be familiar with the UKIPO, EUIPO, and WIPO procedures, we well as IP management systems (e.g. Inprotech) and MS Office.

You will be expected to work predominantly on your own initiative and be:

  • Highly proficient
  • Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines and a varying workload
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Good commercial awareness and an interest in brand protection
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Proactive approach to your work
  • Ambitious for increased responsibility and progression
  • Flexible attitude to work

In addition, it is expected that the candidate will meet the foundational proficiency level of Novagraaf's Core Competency requirements: customer connectedness, results-oriented, business/commercial awareness, flexibility and resilience.

What we offer…

  • Full-time permanent contract.
  • A role at the heart of a prestigious European law firm.
  • An inclusive culture and continuous learning environment with career advancement opportunities
  • Hybrid working between our office in London (Gracechurch Street) or the opportunity to work fully remotely within the UK
  • International team: Offices in the EMEA, USA and APAC
  • A wide range of tasks that will allow you to learn and develop your career

Driven by values of entrepreneurship, respect, and integrity, Questel is committed to growth and social responsibility. We foster an inclusive, equitable workplace where all feel respected and empowered, regardless of background. Questel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected factors.

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