Location - Aberdeen (UK) with Hybrid Working
Role Summary
We are a specialist Intellectual Property practice in Aberdeen and Glasgow, and we are looking for an ambitious, proactive IP Paralegal to join our team in Aberdeen. In a practice like ours, your impact is visible every day. You will work closely with our patent attorneys to protect the world-changing innovations developed by our local and international clients. This is an opportunity to become an IP expert and a key player in our firm’s successful practice.
Your Impact
* Portfolio Ownership: You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of patent rights, from initial filings to global renewals, ensuring our clients’ intellectual assets are secure.
* Client Relationship Management: Act as a primary point of contact for our diverse client base and our network of foreign associates, building lasting professional relationships.
* Strategic Support: Provide high-level substantive support to our attorney group, assisting with complex case management and docketing.
* Commercial Insight: Gain experience in the \"business of law\" by managing fee estimates and the billing cycle, playing a direct role in the firm’s financial health.
Compensation and Benefits
* Competitive salary reflective of your expertise
* Performance: Access to a structured and transparent bonus scheme.
* Benefits: Enrolment into the firm's company pension scheme and Private Medical Insurance.
* Flexible Working: Full-time hours are available with significant flexible working arrangements. The firm offers hybrid working.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* An IP Enthusiast: You have a genuine interest in Law and Innovation.
* Detail-Oriented: You spot the things others miss and take pride in an organised workload.
* Proactive: You don't just wait for instructions; you see what needs to be done and take the initiative.
* Experienced (or Ready to Learn): Previous IP experience is a huge benefit, but if you have the right mindset and a background in professional services, we have the tools and the desire to train you.
* Ambitious: Seeking to develop your skills, knowledge, and career in an environment giving you high impact and visibility.