Intellectual Property Paralegal
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our client based in Croydon, Surrey.
The role is to provide secretarial and administrative support to the Vice President - Global Intellectual Property (IP) Coordinator and the Assistant IP Counsel, including administration of a trade marks portfolio and database as well as the maintenance and provision of information in electronic and paper formats.
? You will have a minimum 2 years plus experience of trade marks administration - either in-house or in private practice - incl. extensive use of an IP database (preferably DIAMS Hypermark)
? Good level of general education, with excellent spelling, grammar and numeracy
? Good secretarial skills: minimum 50 WPM copy typing; Advanced Excel and Microsoft Suite. Experience of sole responsibility for renewals administration as well as experience of the records aspects of trade marks applications
Furthermore, a candidate who is ITMA Formalities qualified would be preferable
You must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to deal with people at all levels, both internally and externally.
You will be organised, methodical and extremely accurate, with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to prioritise and to exercise efficient time management, ensuring that all work is completed properly, is also essential.
Catherine Johnstone Recruitment (Employment Agency) is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all. We do not discriminate on grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origin nor on grounds of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, religion or disability. Applicants for permanent jobs and temporary workers will be interviewed, assessed and submitted to clients of this organisation on the basis of their ability and merits and according to the requirements of the vacancy or assignment, as will candidates for employment by this organisation. No one will be disadvantaged by any condition or requirement which is not justified by the genuine needs of the job
Salary: Circa £23-28k
Contact Name: Aryssa Amin
Email: aryssa@cjrecruitment.co.uk
Phone: Please Email
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