Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.
The department
Our branding and trade marks team is prominent in the UK, noted as a ‘leading firm’ in the Legal 500 2026.
The branding and trade marks team is a core part of the wider IP team and is made up of experts in the management and strategy of IP, including trade mark portfolio management both nationally and internationally (the latter through a trusted network of agents abroad).
Purpose of job
To work closely with the team’s Senior Paralegal to further develop the administrative support provided to the branding & trade marks team.
Accountabilities
* Provision of administration and case management support for our trade mark attorneys
* Checking and managing the Team’s central email inbox for official communications and entering deadlines
* Preparing and filing trade mark applications
* Preparation, checking, and proofreading communications, forms, and other documents for general and specific case/ client requirements, ensuring all deadlines are met
* Acting as liaison between Birketts and overseas lawyers to provide instructions and progress work matters
* Managing queries from clients relating to IP, using support from other parts of the team and firm as appropriate
The candidate
* At least 2 years or more of trade mark paralegal experience, ideally CITMA qualified and educated to degree level
* A keen interest in intellectual property and delivering great client service
* Ability to work independently, manage their own workload, prioritise and work to deadlines
* Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
* Good standards of written and spoken English with strong attention to detail
* Competence with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and ability to pick up and work with other IT systems as required, with full support being provided by the firm
At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth.
Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:
* Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
* Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
* Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
* Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
* Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
* Paid CSR Day
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
* Subsidised gym membership
* Electric car scheme
* Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
* Dress for your Day Policy
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