Junior Trade Mark Paralegal

Questel

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Questel is committed to growth and social responsibility, fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace where all feel respected and empowered, regardless of background.

Requirements

• Prior experience working in an intellectual property team, ideally with trade marks
• Familiarity with the UKIPO, EUIPO, and WIPO procedures
• Familiarity with IP management systems (e.g. Inprotech)
• Familiarity with MS Office
• 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
• Meet the foundational proficiency level of Novagraaf’s Core Competency requirements: customer connectedness, results-oriented, business/commercial awareness, flexibility and resilience

Nice To Haves

• CITMA qualification (or progress towards it)

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees