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IP Paralegal

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Freeths

Aug 16

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Birmingham

Requirements

  • To have excellent academics and first-class organisation skills.
  • To be able to build lasting relationships and have a flexible, can-do attitude to contribute and succeed with Freeths.
  • To have excellent communication skills and be a real team player with a flexible and professional approach to work.
  • Good IT skills, experience, and confidence with using Microsoft packages.
  • To be able to consistently demonstrate and embody the firm’s values.

Responsibilities

  • To provide legal support to Trainees, Lawyers, and Partners, which means that you get a true picture of what a career in law could offer you in the long term.
  • To carry out any other such reasonable tasks that may be required from time to time.

FAQs

What is the location of the IP Paralegal position?

The position is based in our Birmingham office.

Who heads the Intellectual Property & Media Law team?

The team is headed by Simon Barker.

What areas of intellectual property does the team advise on?

The team advises on trade marks, patents, designs, copyright, and confidential information.

What qualities are essential for a candidate applying for this role?

Essential qualities include enthusiasm, energy, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team.

What type of work environment can I expect in this role?

The work environment is fast-paced, focusing on efficient management and effective enforcement of intellectual property rights.

Is prior experience in intellectual property law required for this position?

While prior experience is beneficial, the emphasis is on excellent academics and a strong willingness to learn.

What kind of support will I provide in this role?

You will provide legal support to Trainees, Lawyers, and Partners, gaining insights into a career in law.

What IT skills are required for the role?

Good IT skills and experience with Microsoft packages are required.

How important are communication skills for this position?

Communication skills are crucial as the role involves building lasting relationships and collaborating effectively with team members.

What are the firm’s values that candidates should embody?

Candidates should consistently demonstrate and embody the firm's values of being smart, bold, and working together.

Freeths is a full-service top 50 commercial law firm, trusted & well-liked by clients, with 13 UK offices.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are a leading full-service UK law firm, with 1,000+ freethinking colleagues all working together to make the future better for our people, clients and communities. We are a big firm, without the attitude. We get our momentum from our guiding values – smart, bold and together. We are friendly, straight-talking and use our expertise and integrity to deliver smart legal services and a dynamic, inclusive and rewarding experience. Because of all this and more, we’re trusted by leading household names such as Aldi, Tarmac, Experian and Lloyds Bank, to charities, universities, private individuals – to think beyond the norm and get the best results. For lawyers at any career stage, from ambitious undergraduates to the most seasoned professionals, we aim for Freeths to be the legal team they want to be part of. A leading firm that talent purposefully heads to. A place where reputations are earned. Careers, and friends-for-life, made. Testament to our positive culture, Freeths is listed in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For. We’re on a mission to be our client's go-to law firm. The trusted and well-liked people they naturally turn to for legal support. From corporates, major retailers, insurance companies, financial institutions & multi-national construction & engineering companies, to entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses & SME’s – all expertly and warmly serviced by our 1,000+ people in our 13 offices: Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Oxford & Sheffield.