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Intellectual Property Paralegal, Plymouth
Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
02.05.2025
Expiry Date:
16.06.2025
Job Description:
Location: Belfast
Workplace: Hybrid
The opportunity: We are looking for a Paralegal to join our highly-regarded Intellectual Property team at Baker McKenzie, Belfast. The successful applicant will support the Firm's Intellectual Property practice, handling a high volume of IP prosecution, maintenance, and transactional work in a deadline-driven environment. You will work on global IP portfolios of household names, requiring a global mindset and knowledge of different international requirements. The role involves collaborating with diverse teams worldwide and coordinating effectively with technology teams, paralegals, lawyers, and partners across cultures. You will provide key support to senior professionals, ensuring reliable and high-quality work.
About Baker McKenzie: Baker McKenzie is a leading global law firm with offices worldwide. Our Belfast Centre hosts over 400 legal and professional staff. We offer comprehensive benefits, including private health cover, income protection, life assurance, and employee assistance programs. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing a rewarding career environment.
Main responsibilities:
* Support global IP practice on various matters including trade mark formalities, registration, prosecution, maintenance, and renewal.
* Prepare client reporting emails independently.
* Support global IP M&A activities, including recording assignments, licenses, and changes at local registries, drafting legal documents, liaising with local counsel, and coordinating document execution.
* Conduct comprehensive IP asset due diligence using official registries and commercial databases.
* Assist with global anti-counterfeiting programs, including drafting guides, handling seizure notifications, and liaising with infringers.
* Perform trade mark scan searches and draft high-quality search reports.
* Develop legal knowledge to support firm lawyers and clients effectively.
* Maintain compliance with firm procedures and standards, manage deadlines, and proactively communicate workload issues.
Essential criteria:
* Relevant undergraduate degree with 2.1 or above preferred.
* Legal background with trade mark/IP experience preferred.
* Authorization to work in the UK.
Desirable criteria:
* CITMA qualification is advantageous.
Personal & Technical Skills:
* High work standards with attention to detail.
* Proactive attitude and initiative.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* Calmness under pressure.
* Clear and concise writing skills.
* Responsibility for managing deadlines.
* Good interpersonal skills, verbal and written.
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