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Are you interested in joining one of the UK’s largest specialist intellectual property firms? Check out our current vacancies below to see if there’s something that matches your skills and ambitions and click ‘apply’ – we’d love to hear from you.

3 open positions
  • NEW - Renewals Clerk Birmingham See details
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    Job description

    We are currently looking to recruit a Renewals Clerk with responsibility for effectively maintaining the renewals part of the records system, processing reminders and instructions, payment of fees and updating records.

    There is a requirement in this role to deal with large volumes of work and to operate within strict timeframes. It is imperative therefore that the jobholder can be relied upon to organise and manage their own workload on a day-to-day basis and immediately flag issues that may compromise the renewals process or deadlines. A high level of attention to detail is of paramount importance.

    The job holder will be expected to liaise regularly with both clients and fee earners, so a clear and confident communication style is required, via telephone, email and face to face (where possible of course), together with an appreciation of the need to provide quality and accurate information at all times.

    This is a busy team, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate pace and enthusiasm and the ability to think on their feet and multi-task without impacting the quality of their work. Self-motivation and a sense of accountability for their own responsibilities will be key whilst also working effectively as part of a team.

    Ideally candidates will have some previous experience of working in a renewals or records environment where strict adherence to process and the maintenance of controls are paramount. Additionally, it would be expected that they will be numerate. Knowledge of IP practices in different countries would be desirable.

    For any further information, or to apply, please contact our HR Department at: recruitment@barkerbrettell.co.uk.

    Barker Brettell is not a licenced sponsor and we are therefore unable to offer employer sponsorship to any candidates. Proof of right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.

  • NEW - Trade Mark Administrator Birmingham See details
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    Job description

    We are currently looking to recruit a Trade Mark Administrator, on a permanent basis.

    The successful candidate will be responsible for the proactive process management of a portfolio of Trade Mark cases, providing a high level of paralegal support to the allocated fee earner ensuring adherence to all deadlines and actively supporting the fee earner in ensuring cases are in order at all times.

    In order to contribute immediately to the team’s activity, we are looking for an experienced paralegal, or relevant experience within intellectual property. Additionally, possession of the CITMA Trade Mark Administrator qualification or currently studying for it would be a distinct advantage.

    You should have excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines; be methodical with a very good attention to detail and be able to demonstrate good communication skills with the ability to create your own internal and external correspondence and confident when dealing directly with clients, fee earners, other legal firms etc.

    You must have an enthusiastic and flexible approach and show initiative in planning and thinking ahead for yourself. You should work well as part of a team but have the confidence and knowledge to be able to work independently as required.

    For any further information, or to apply, please contact our HR Department at: recruitment@barkerbrettell.co.uk.

    Barker Brettell is not a licenced sponsor and we are therefore unable to offer employer sponsorship to any candidates. Proof of right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.

  • NEW - Trade Mark Attorney - 2-3 Yrs PQE Birmingham See details
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    Job description

    We are currently looking to recruit a Trade Mark Attorney to join our established Trade Mark team based working out of our head office in Birmingham.

    Candidates should be 2-3 years PQE and ideally have experience working within private practice. You should be enthusiastic and dynamic and prepared to get immediately involved in a very busy department, working with the whole Trade Mark team providing an excellent service to our clients.

    We would expect to see excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure, great attention to detail and very good communication skills.

    For any further information, or to apply, please contact our HR Department at: recruitment@barkerbrettell.co.uk.

    Barker Brettell is not a licenced sponsor and we are therefore unable to offer employer sponsorship to any candidates. Proof of right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.

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We always aim to recruit capable, intelligent and enthusiastic team players who, by working effectively together, can provide exemplary client service – and at the same time, create a great place to grow. We recognise and reward effort and hard work because we know that retaining good people is essential to our present – and our future.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.