Paralegal/Patent Secretary
JOB_53837594782774Job type
PermanentLocation
CambridgeWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Specialist AdministratorsIndustry
LegalPay
Up to £45,000 pa DOE (full time)
Full or Part-time Paralegal/Patent Secretary based in Cambridge
Your new company
You will be joining a well‑established, highly respected international intellectual property practice with a strong presence across the UK and Europe. The organisation is known for its specialist expertise in patents and trademarks and supports a wide range of technology and scientific sectors. The Cambridge office continues to experience sustained growth, creating an opportunity for a motivated Paralegal / Patent Secretary to join a busy and collaborative team.
Your new role
In this role, you will provide high‑quality administrative, organisational and legal support to a team of patent attorneys. Your responsibilities will include:
- Drafting letters, emails and internal documents.
- Amending patent specifications using tracked changes.
- Preparing forms for new patent applications and other legal documentation.
- Using online filing systems, including digital platforms
- Searching and retrieving documents from patent office databases
- Organising billing tasks, including recording time and disbursements.
- Preparing documentation for hearings and reports from internal CRM systems.
- Providing general administrative support, including occasional audio or copy typing, minute‑taking, and ad‑hoc office tasks.
This position can be full‑time or part‑time (minimum three days per week) with flexibility over which days/hours you work if it is part-time. The role is hybrid, requiring at least two days per week in the Cambridge office.
What you’ll need to succeed
- CIPA qualification (beneficial but not essential).
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and Edge.
- Superb accuracy, attention to detail and organisational skills.
- A proactive, adaptable and positive approach to workload and learning.
- Ability to build constructive relationships and collaborate effectively within a team.
- Capacity to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities.
What you’ll get in return
- Salary between £35,000 and £45,000 (pro‑rata for part‑time).
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro‑rata).
- Life insurance from start date.
- Company pension scheme.
- Flexible benefits package.
What you need to do now
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Paralegal/Patent SecretaryJOB_538375947827742026-03-242026-06-22
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