IP Paralegal

Lincoln IP Limited; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist IP practice in Aberdeen seeks an ambitious IP Paralegal. You will manage the lifecycle of patent rights and build relationships with clients. The firm offers competitive pay, a structured bonus scheme, and flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and proactive, with a genuine interest in law and innovation. Experience in IP is beneficial, but training is available for those willing to learn.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in law and innovation.
• Experience in IP is a benefit but not mandatory.
• Organised workload and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of patent rights from initial filing to global renewals.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and associates.
• Provide support to attorney group in case management.
• Manage fee estimates and billing cycles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Client relationship management

Understanding of IP law

Job description

Location - Aberdeen (UK) with Hybrid Working

Role Summary

We are a specialist Intellectual Property practice in Aberdeen and Glasgow, and we are looking for an ambitious, proactive IP Paralegal to join our team in Aberdeen. In a practice like ours, your impact is visible every day. You will work closely with our patent attorneys to protect the world-changing innovations developed by our local and international clients. This is an opportunity to become an IP expert and a key player in our firm’s successful practice.

Your Impact

• Portfolio Ownership: You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of patent rights, from initial filings to global renewals, ensuring our clients’ intellectual assets are secure.
• Client Relationship Management: Act as a primary point of contact for our diverse client base and our network of foreign associates, building lasting professional relationships.
• Strategic Support: Provide high-level substantive support to our attorney group, assisting with complex case management and docketing.
• Commercial Insight: Gain experience in the "business of law" by managing fee estimates and the billing cycle, playing a direct role in the firm’s financial health.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary reflective of your expertise
• Performance: Access to a structured and transparent bonus scheme.
• Benefits: Enrolment into the firm's company pension scheme and Private Medical Insurance.
• Flexible Working: Full-time hours are available with significant flexible working arrangements. The firm offers hybrid working.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• An IP Enthusiast: You have a genuine interest in Law and Innovation.
• Detail-Oriented: You spot the things others miss and take pride in an organised workload.
• Proactive: You don't just wait for instructions; you see what needs to be done and take the initiative.
• Experienced (or Ready to Learn): Previous IP experience is a huge benefit, but if you have the right mindset and a background in professional services, we have the tools and the desire to train you.
• Ambitious: Seeking to develop your skills, knowledge, and career in an environment giving you high impact and visibility.