Trademark Paralegal

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Trade Mark paralegal based in Munich with a firm that recognises and appreciates that you’ll be an integral part of our busy Trade Mark team. The team collaborates with numerous well-known companies, assisting them in protecting their brands globally. We’re looking for a professional and enthusiastic person with a team-based approach and a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and clear communication. You would be responsible for delivering integrated case management and administration support to our Trade Mark attorneys.

We value people who take pride in their work and are keen to contribute to a collaborative environment. If you have great attention to detail and are looking to be part of a team that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Core responsibilities include:

• Provision of administration and case management support for our trade mark attorneys
• Diary management and ensuring all deadlines are met
• Maintaining records, assisting with the preparation and issuance of standard letters/reports and the completion of official forms
• Manage and respond to incoming queries from clients and prospects relating to IP, using support from other parts of the team and firm as appropriate
• Managing incoming and outgoing emails as well as beA and postal correspondence and saving to cases
• Preparation of invoices
• International communication and correspondence with clients, foreign agents, offices, courts as well as our UK-colleagues
• Carrying out and maintaining an accurate log of all delegated tasks

Candidates should possess the following skills and experience:

• At least 2 years of more of trade mark paralegal experience within a professional office and the position requires the candidate to hold either a “Rechtsanwaltsfachangestellte(r)” (certified paralegal) or a “Patentanwaltsfachangestellte(r)” (certified patent paralegal)
• Experience of the filing and prosecution of EU and DE Trademark and Design matters
• Experience of handling IP Litigation matters would be advantageous
• Clear communication skills with a good command of the German and English language
• Flexible to change and able to adapt to ensure the delivery of a smooth and efficient service to the team
• Ability to work independently, manage own workload, and to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Open minded team players with a proactive attitude, who are happy to contribute to the wider team and firm