Careers

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Records Manager who will assume responsibility for ensuring the complete accuracy and integrity of the patent and trade mark records and for managing the records team.

The Records Manager is responsible for ensuring that the Records data is complete and accurate, and that the criteria and workflows in Inprotech are compatible with agreed workflows used by the Records team and will routinely monitor work output and practices. They will work directly with the firms Inprotech build team to implement any changes or fixes that are required. The role also encompasses day to day management of the work being done by the team in line with our agreed KPIs.

We would ideally ask that the successful candidate will hold or be studying for both the CIPA Pat Ad and CITMA Trade Mark Admin qualifications and will have a detailed understanding of Inprotech (or an equivalent records database) and applicable laws. Consideration will be given to anyone with equivalent knowledge but they would be expected to sit and pass those examinations at the earliest opportunity. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to easily spot issues and a determination for accuracy is critical as are well developed analytical skills and a keen interest in systems and associated processes.

Previous supervisory or management experience is preferred but not essential and support will be given in that area as required. The right candidate will have the confidence and competence to actively support, train and direct a sizeable and busy team with a mix of experience.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate proven competence in implementing work practices and standard operating procedures and be a strong and clear communicator.

The job holder will be expected to foster highly productive relationships with all fee earners and professional support teams and proactively seek to resolve problems quickly and effectively. They will be able to demonstrate an energy and commitment that motivates others and the tenacity to ensure quality and standards are maintained at all times.

“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.”

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 Paralegal 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.”