IP Paralegal - Patents

Fitness Pty; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Paralegal with experience in patents to join their team. The role involves leading workflow meetings, monitoring correspondence, and ensuring adherence to processes. Ideal candidates should be CIPA qualified with a strong understanding of IP portfolio management and excellent organisational skills. Benefits include a 34-hour workweek, flexible working options, and generous annual leave. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your IP career within a supportive environment.

Benefits

34 hour working week

Agile working

Annual salary review

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing App

Qualifications

• Experience in patents is required.
• Ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues.
• Experience in delivering training is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming correspondence and update records accurately.
• Perform quality checks on IP Administrator work, especially new filings.
• Lead workflow meetings and ensure team adherence to relevant processes.
• Deal with various formalities including IDS's, PoAs, and assignments.

Skills

CIPA qualified

In depth IP portfolio and procedural experience

Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills

Meticulous eye for detail

Job description

Appleyard Lees, IP Paralegal - Patents

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Job Description

We are now looking for an enthusiastic Paralegal with experience in patents to join our office in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within an established and knowledgeable team and be supported by the Sector Paralegal Lead, providing all the assistance you require as you continue your IP journey with us.

We are incredibly proud of our internal career ladder and will help you continue your professional development by providing webinars on a variety of topics that not only relate to IP but also your soft skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor all incoming correspondence and accurately update our records including docketing deadlines on our internal database
• Perform quality checks in relation to IP Administrators work, especially for new filings
• Monitor team tasks on a daily basis via our internal database
• Ensure best practice is observed within your team by leading workflow meetings both virtually and f‑2‑f when in the office, as well as conducting regular team meetings ensuring all team members are aligned with and adhere to relevant processes
• Regularly liaise with FE's to track task progress and manage deadlines effectively
• Deal with various formalities including IDS's, PoAs and assignments
• Support IP Administrator role to be able to help with workload when required during busy periods
• Prepare and check complex reports including client reports
• Proactively ensure the efficiency of the team and liaise with our Head of IP Business Services where applicable to enhance team performance

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• CIPA qualified
• In depth IP portfolio and procedural experience
• Ability to build and maintain a constructive relationship with individuals at all levels, including delivering training where appropriate and overseeing the team to ensure all work is dealt with a timely manner
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Meticulous eye for detail, working consistently to high standard

Benefits

We pride ourselves on being small and friendly enough for you to get to know everyone - but big enough to offer you great career prospects. At Appleyard Lees, you won't feel like a number or just another cog in the wheel. We understand everyone is individual and offer a friendly and supportive place to work and learn.

We Also Offer

• 34 hour working week, Monday - Friday
• Agile working
• A supportive and friendly place to work and learn
• Annual salary review
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Salary Exchange
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing App
• Group Income Protection
• Long Service Milestones
• Social outings
• Vouchers on Christmas, Birthdays and Special Occasions
• Charity events

Please mention IP Careers when applying to Appleyard Lees.

Job Details

• Job Type: Experienced
• Career Sector: Legal/Paralegal
• Location: Manchester
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Date Posted: 09 Jan 2026