7 October 2025

Trade Mark Paralegal
| London

As a Trade Mark Paralegal, the candidate will work closely with the existing team to provide a wide range of support to the attorneys. This is a varied role that offers the chance to develop skills and take on additional responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate prior experience working in an intellectual property (IP) team, ideally with trademarks. CITMA qualification (or progress towards it) is an advantage.

Role and responsibilities

Administrative responsibilities include:

New case entry and management of records
Processing correspondence, emails and calls
Monitoring deadlines and maintaining case files
Preparing and submitting standard forms
Assisting with invoicing, reporting and document archiving

Paralegal responsibilities include:

Drafting and reviewing correspondence and simple legal documents under supervision
Assisting with trademark filings, searches, recordals and renewals
Conducting basic clearance searches and preparing initial advice
Supporting attorneys with opposition, cancellation and enforcement matters
Managing client onboarding and coordinating with international associates

Requirements

This position is particularly well suited to candidates with one to two years’ experience in IP, ideally in trademarks. We will provide full on-the-job training and support you to build your expertise.

You will be familiar with the UKIPO, EUIPO and WIPO procedures, we well as IP management systems (e.g. Inprotech) and MS Office.

You will be expected to work predominantly on your own initiative and be:

Highly proficient
Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines and a varying workload
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good commercial awareness and an interest in brand protection
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Proactive approach to your work
Ambitious for increased responsibility and progression
Flexible attitude to work

In addition, it is expected that the candidate will meet the foundational proficiency level of Novagraaf’s Core Competency requirements: customer connectedness, results-oriented, business/commercial awareness, flexibility and resilience.

What we offer:

Full-time permanent contract
A role at the heart of a prestigious European law firm
An inclusive culture and continuous learning environment with career advancement opportunities
Hybrid working between our office in London (Gracechurch Street) or the opportunity to work fully remotely within the UK
International team: Offices in the EMEA, USA and APAC
A wide range of tasks that will allow you to learn and develop your career!

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