Patent Secretary
Patent Secretary
Sheffield
About Us
With offices in Bristol, Leamington Spa, London, Munich, Paris and Sheffield, Withers & Rogers are one of Europe s largest dedicated intellectual property law firms. Established more than 130 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about delivering the very best for our clients.
This is a permanent, full time position working with a team based in our Sheffield office. Hybrid working options, including working from home most of the time, are available.
The Role
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
• Full secretarial support including all typing of documents including letters, emails, and patent specifications.
• Managing own and team inboxes, processing emails and post (both hard copy and electronic), updating our case management system and acknowledging receipt, where appropriate.
• Accurate and daily maintenance of computerised case management system, including following workflows and generating standard correspondence from templates, and liaising with Records and Accounts departments, as well as sister company Withers & Rogers Renewals.
• Preparation of official forms for UK, European and other patent applications, and design applications where necessary, including use of online filing software, the payment of official fees and reporting accurately.
• Organising and prioritising own workload and keeping a level-headed approach in a busy working environment.
• Accurately following Withers & Rogers processes and procedures, and client specific processes and procedures where applicable.
• Producing/maintaining documentation to capture processes developed for key clients.
• Accurate preparation and processing of invoices, using e-billing systems where necessary.
About You
To join us as a Patent Secretary, you ll need:
• Patent administration experience, or a strong administration background in another area.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts.
• Attention to detail and pride in work product.
• Ability to balance and prioritise workload, remain composed and level-headed during periods of particularly busy activity, and being proactive in helping other members of the team. Ability to manage an attorney's emails, judge urgency, and action as required.
• Good Microsoft package skills particularly Outlook, Word and Excel (essential), with ideally an understanding of case management systems and experience of following/generating standard procedures and templates for repeat tasks.
• The desire to learn and a willingness to become involved.
• Ability to work individually and within a team.
Your Rewards
- Competitive salary
- Benefits such as healthcare cash plan and additional holiday purchase scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced Parental Leave options
- Positive and welcoming work environment
So, if you think you have the skills to succeed, we would love to hear from you
Sheffield
About Us
With offices in Bristol, Leamington Spa, London, Munich, Paris and Sheffield, Withers & Rogers are one of Europe s largest dedicated intellectual property law firms. Established more than 130 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about delivering the very best for our clients.
This is a permanent, full time position working with a team based in our Sheffield office. Hybrid working options, including working from home most of the time, are available.
The Role
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
• Full secretarial support including all typing of documents including letters, emails, and patent specifications.
• Managing own and team inboxes, processing emails and post (both hard copy and electronic), updating our case management system and acknowledging receipt, where appropriate.
• Accurate and daily maintenance of computerised case management system, including following workflows and generating standard correspondence from templates, and liaising with Records and Accounts departments, as well as sister company Withers & Rogers Renewals.
• Preparation of official forms for UK, European and other patent applications, and design applications where necessary, including use of online filing software, the payment of official fees and reporting accurately.
• Organising and prioritising own workload and keeping a level-headed approach in a busy working environment.
• Accurately following Withers & Rogers processes and procedures, and client specific processes and procedures where applicable.
• Producing/maintaining documentation to capture processes developed for key clients.
• Accurate preparation and processing of invoices, using e-billing systems where necessary.
About You
To join us as a Patent Secretary, you ll need:
• Patent administration experience, or a strong administration background in another area.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts.
• Attention to detail and pride in work product.
• Ability to balance and prioritise workload, remain composed and level-headed during periods of particularly busy activity, and being proactive in helping other members of the team. Ability to manage an attorney's emails, judge urgency, and action as required.
• Good Microsoft package skills particularly Outlook, Word and Excel (essential), with ideally an understanding of case management systems and experience of following/generating standard procedures and templates for repeat tasks.
• The desire to learn and a willingness to become involved.
• Ability to work individually and within a team.
Your Rewards
- Competitive salary
- Benefits such as healthcare cash plan and additional holiday purchase scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced Parental Leave options
- Positive and welcoming work environment
So, if you think you have the skills to succeed, we would love to hear from you
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