My client has an opportunity for a Patent Administrator/Paralegal (trainee, part-qualified, or qualified) to join a lovely team in their vibrant office in the heart of Cheltenham. This is a diverse role in a friendly and supportive working environment.
Salary:- Starting at £24k, rising to £30k on passing the patent paralegal course, then going up from there to around £35k to £40k with experience over coming years.
As a Patent Administrator, you will provide administrative support to one of the directors who is a senior and experienced patent attorney, along with their team of qualified and trainee attorneys, paralegals and administrators. Together you will help a diverse range of clients to protect their Intellectual Property rights and new inventions.
In the beginning you will be learning the process, how we interact with our clients, and supporting more knowledgeable colleagues that you’ll learn from over time. You will be an established administrator with excellent attention to detail and accuracy and with a clear written communication style.
Responsibilities will include:
* Accurately entering information on our in-house record system and monitoring deadlines
* Pro-active diary management including making appointments, reminding attorneys and Directors of appointments – this is deadline driven work.
* Answering incoming calls and answering queries via email and over time, giving basic patent advice and guidance ...