My client is a well regarded, and long established law firm operating in the Intellectual Property space with a number of offices in the UK & Europe. The company’s main office is in the city of London.Known as leaders in their field with a reputation for stability, a strong client base, expertise and knowledge within this niche area of law, proud to be an employer who put their employees at the heart of their business. They offer a good work-life balance, flexible working, generous benefits and a commitment to championing environmental issues, there is also fantastic culture of transparency and openness.They are on the hunt for a Trainee IP Legal Assistant to train under the supervision of their IP Professional Support Manager, this is a great opportunity to your career by working alongside talented individuals of all levels including senior Fee Earners. The successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of Patents and there is a clear career development route to becoming a IP Legal Assistant in 6-9 months from joining.The RoleOnce trained, you will:

Support Fee Earners in IP management
Handling and coordinating of filing multiple applications
Use various technologies such as case management systems, Patent specific platforms and the MS Office suite
Produce correspondence to clients, agents and patent/trade mark offices
Produce draft applications/specifications
Managing your Fee Earner’s diary and reminder systems
Maintain Case and Client Files within the Document Management System
Compile official forms
Managing own and Fee Earner Work In Progress, managing and checking invoicing
Documenting key processes and keep documented processes current
Support and input into project work
Assist monitor and manage email inboxes
Prepare cost estimates, forecasts and client portfolio reports
Handle enquiries from clients and foreign agents

About You

18 months experience working in a similar role in a professional services firm
Good level of education
Proficient in Microsoft Office
A good typing speed
Organised with good interpersonal skills
Team working

The Package

20 days annual holiday increasing annually to 25 days
Flex scheme allowing for an additional 8 days’ leave per year
Flexible working with 2 days from home, will kick in after 8 weeks in post
Group Income Protection (after three months’ probation)
Life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
Private Medical Insurance
Pension scheme
Travel and personal accident insurance for business and pleasure
Performance related bonus scheme
Staff Introduction Bonus
Long Term Service Award Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Annual season ticket loan
Enhanced maternity/paternity package
Annual social events
Breakfast, drinks & fruit provided

This is a fabntastic opportunity for someone who wants to learn about IP Law from the ground up, we'd love to have your application, please apply if this sounds like you.