Trainee Paralegal

Are you passionate about working in the legal sector?

Do you want to train as a paralegal?

Our client, a leading international law firm, are looking to expand their trademarks team with the addition of a trainee paralegal based in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to learn a new profession and full training will be provided

The ideal person will have a background in professional services, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. The position will be fully office based for the first couple of months but will offer more flexibility once you have completed your training

This is a fantastic opportunity with lots of scope for progression and development

Some of the responsibilities will include:

• Provide full administration service for the legal formalities of clients' trademarks and designs internationally to ensure intellectual property rights are not lost
• Ensure trademark filings are maintained with 100% accuracy
• Working as part of a fast–paced team you will process work on behalf of attorneys to meet the required deadlines
• Prepare cost estimates at the Attorney/client's request
• Ensure that the internal database is updated and accurate
• Prepare and execute any legally required documentation
• Continually monitor the status of trademarks and designs within your portfolio ensuring that contact with local counsel and the client is maintained
• Liaise with Attorneys and local counsel to ensure actions assigned to them are progressed within the required timescales and update them on progress
• Regularly update your trademark and design knowledge worldwide as legislation often changes in each country
• Produce correspondence and communications for clients and trademark authorities using standard templates and emails

Experience Needed:

• Previous administration experience in a professional services environment is required
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service
• Ability to work in a fast–paced environment and juggle a busy workload
• Composed when working under pressure
• Ability to effectively prioritise conflicting deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Company Benefits:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5% bonus scheme
• Flexible working
• Hybrid work pattern
• Great culture and working environment
• 6% pension contribution
• Private medical insurance

Due to the amount of response we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to individuals, if you have not heard back within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for. By applying to this advertisement, you are hereby giving consent for Jo Holdsworth Recruitment to hold your details for a 30 day period and contact you via any method of contact you have listed on your application. (Jo Holdsworth Recruitment – Recruitment Agency