Patent Paralegal

IP Paralegal - Patents

Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days office / 3 days home)

34-hour week Early finish Fridays (4:30pm)

Our client is a highly regarded, forward-thinking professional services firm with a strong presence in the intellectual property sector. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to employee development, the firm offers a structured internal career pathway and invests heavily in professional growth through specialist webinars and soft skills training. With an established and knowledgeable IP team, this is an environment where expertise is valued, support is readily available and long-term career progression is genuinely encouraged.

The firm is now seeking an enthusiastic and experienced IP Paralegal (Patents) to join its Manchester office. Working closely with an experienced Sector Paralegal Lead, you will play a key role in supporting the patents function, ensuring operational excellence, maintaining best practice standards and contributing to the overall efficiency of the team. This is an excellent opportunity for a CIPA-qualified professional looking to further develop within a structured, supportive and quality-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming correspondence and accurately update records, including docketing deadlines within the internal database
• Perform quality checks on IP Administrator work, particularly in relation to new filings
• Monitor and manage daily team tasks via the internal system
• Lead workflow meetings (virtual and in-person) to ensure best practice and process alignment
• Conduct regular team meetings to ensure adherence to internal procedures
• Liaise with Fee Earners to track progress of tasks and manage deadlines effectively
• Handle patent formalities including IDSs, Powers of Attorney and assignments
• Provide support to the IP Administrator team during peak workload periods
• Prepare and review complex client reports
• Drive team efficiency and collaborate with senior IP Business Services leadership to enhance performance

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• CIPA qualified
• Strong patent portfolio management and procedural knowledge
• Proven ability to build constructive relationships at all levels
• Experience delivering training and overseeing workflow within a team environment
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Highly meticulous with a consistent focus on accuracy and quality
• Confident working both independently and collaboratively within a hybrid structure

If you are looking to join a progressive firm that offers genuine career development, a balanced working structure and a supportive IP environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.