Trainee IP Legal Assistant

Job description

We are working with a well regarded, long established law firm operating in the Intellectual Property space with a number of offices in the UK & Europe. The company's main office is in London.

Known as leaders in their field with a reputation for stability, a strong client base, expertise and knowledge within this niche area of law, we are proud to be an employer who puts employees at the heart of our business. We offer a good work-life balance, flexible working, generous benefits and a commitment to championing environmental issues. There is also a fantastic culture of transparency and openness.

We are looking for a Trainee IP Legal Assistant to train under the supervision of our IP Professional Support Manager. This is a great opportunity to advance your career by working alongside talented individuals of all levels, including Senior Fee Earners. The successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of patents and trademarking and will have a clear career development route to becoming an IP Legal Assistant in 6‐9 months from joining.

The Role

Support Fee Earners in IP management

Handle and coordinate filing of multiple applications

Use various technologies such as case management systems, patent specific platforms and the MS Office suite

Produce correspondence to clients, agents and patent/trademark offices

Produce draft applications/specifications

Manage your Fee Earner's diary and reminder systems

Maintain case and client files within the Document Management System

Compile official forms

Manage own and Fee Earner work in progress, manage and check invoicing

Document key processes and keep documented processes current

Support and input into project work

Assist in monitoring and managing email inboxes

Prepare cost estimates, forecasts and client portfolio reports

Handle enquiries from clients and foreign agents

About You

12 to 18 months experience working in a similar role in a professional services firm

Some exposure to IP Law

Good level of education, including law focused studies

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Good typing speedi?n

Organised with good interpersonal skills

Team working

The Package

£26,000 starting salary & full training

20 days annual holiday, increasing annually to 25 days

Flex scheme allowing for an additional 8 days leave per year

Flexible working with 2 days from home, kicking in after 8 weeks after suitable training completed

Group income protection (after three months' probation)

Life assurance scheme (4× annual salary)

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Travel and personal accident insurance for business and pleasure

Performance related bonus scheme

Staff introduction bonus

Long term service award scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Annual season ticket loan

Enhanced maternity/paternity package

Annual social events

Breakfast, drinks & fruit provided

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to learn about IP Law from the ground up. We'd love to have your application – please apply if this sounds like you.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English