Trade Mark Secretary
- Recruiter
- Career Legal, Patents & Trademarks
- Location
- London
- Salary
- c£37,000
- Posted
- 07 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 04 Aug 2017
- Ref
- JN101002
- Job Title
- Legal Secretary
- Practice Area
- Patent / Trademark
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Wonderful opportunity for a Trade Mark/legal secretary to join two very charismatic Trade Mark attorneys and provide secretarial and administration support at the #1 Trade Mark practice in the UK.
An outstanding environment to work where you are supported every step of the way and can enjoy the happiest of working environments –
The role will involve
Audio and copy typing of legal documents to include, letters, reports, forms etc.
Monitoring of Outlook calendars
Preparation of standard letters and documentation for approval by fee earner
Acting as a point of contact for internal questions and telephone calls ensuring accurate messages are taken
Preparation and handling of all ancillary documentation as necessary (i.e. filing, faxing, photocopying and scanning)
Monitoring post in the absence of fee earner, tying up files with post in preparation for return, ensuring urgent correspondence is given to another attorney in their absence
Arranging UK travel and dealing with associated expense claims on behalf of the fee earner
Charging to include: Preparation of charge sheets, billing narratives, general monitoring of fee earner’s Work in Progress (WIP), preparation of billing paperwork including billing narratives and updating various schedules on a daily basis
Additional ad-hoc responsibilities as and when necessary i.e. opening new files
The successful candidate will ideally have Trade Mark experience and excellent secretarial ability, a great team player and be keen to work at the best Trade Mark practice.
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