Legal and Trade Mark Administrator [D Young & Co]
You will be providing support to our fee earners on the prosecution and portfolio management side of the trade mark team.
What you will enjoy
* Legal and commercial research – Internet research into both client and third party activities; review of trade mark clearance searches; occasional off-site activities, including test purchases, investigations, site visits and delivery of documents.
* Preparing first drafts of emails, letters and witness statements.
* Reviewing trade mark watch notices and providing initial opinion on whether or not to take action.
* Reviewing official correspondence from the UK IPO and preparing draft report for clients.
* Preparing evidence to be used in support of trade mark cases.
* Assisting with new enquiries into the team.
* Conducting preliminary assessments of IP portfolios to assist in developing filing strategies and in support of potential litigation and for audits.
* Assisting in preparing bundles, correspondence and other documentation for use in contentious tribunal proceedings.
* Keeping files and records up to date, using electronic document management system.
* Maintaining awareness of current developments in IP and assisting in know-how meetings and writing articles.
* Assisting fee earners with preparing presentations to clients and others.
What you will need
* Law Degree / PGDL.
* An interest in IP law.
* Possess excellent communication, organisational, writing and research skills with an eye for detail and an ability to work with multiple partners for different clients, often under pressure.
* Be comfortable working within a deadline (both client and statutory/official) driven environment, and confident in prioritising and handling multiple tasks simultaneously, often with conflicting deadlines.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* The drive and ambition to thrive in this fast paced, quality focused, client centric and demanding work environment.
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Location: Briton House, 10-12 Briton St, Southampton SO14 3EB
CLOSING DATE: 31 March 2026
Please note: This closing date may be an estimate. If you are interested in this role, apply as soon as possible. This role may be closed before the date listed here.
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