Paralegal / Patent Secretary

Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established, highly respected international intellectual property practice with a strong presence across the UK and Europe. The organisation is known for its specialist expertise in patents and trademarks and supports a wide range of technology and scientific sectors. The Cambridge office continues to experience sustained growth, creating an opportunity for a motivated Paralegal / Patent Secretary to join a busy and collaborative team.
Your new roleIn this role, you will provide high-quality administrative, organisational and legal support to a team of patent attorneys. Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting letters, emails and internal documents.
• Amending patent specifications using tracked changes.
• Preparing forms for new patent applications and other legal documentation.
• Using online filing systems, including digital platforms
• Searching and retrieving documents from patent office databases
• Organising billing tasks, including recording time and disbursements.
• Preparing documentation for hearings and reports from internal CRM systems.
• Providing general administrative support, including occasional audio or copy typing, minute-taking, and ad-hoc office tasks.

• CIPA qualification (beneficial but not essential).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and Edge.
• Superb accuracy, attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive, adaptable and positive approach to workload and learning.
• Ability to build constructive relationships and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Capacity to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities.

• Salary between £35,000 and £45,000 (pro-rata for part-time).
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Life insurance from start date.
• Company pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits package.