Trade Mark Paralegal

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

 International team: Offices in the EMEA, USA and APAC

 A wide range of tasks that will allow you to learn and develop your career!