Full job descriptionSecretary

Location: Cambridge (Hybrid)

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

An established professional services organisation is looking for
an experienced Secretary to join their team. This is a specialist
patent secretarial position suited to someone with at least three
years’ experience working within an IP practice. You will provide
high-quality secretarial and administrative support to a busy
team, working closely with fee earners, clients and internal
departments.

Key responsibilities:

* Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to
fee earners
* Preparing patent and design applications, correspondence and
other documentation
* Managing deadlines, due-date reports and weekly last-day lists,
ensuring matters are dealt with accurately and on time
* Maintaining client and case records, including updating
information and documents on relevant systems
* Liaising with clients and internal teams, assisting with
billing, invoices and general case administration

The ideal candidate will have:

* At least three years’ patent secretarial experience gained
within an IP practice
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and
Excel
* Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the
ability to manage competing deadlines
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a
professional approach to client care
* A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to
work effectively as part of a team

If you are an experienced patent secretary looking for a
specialist role within an established IP environment, we would be
keen to hear from you.

Please apply via the advert or contact Megan at Eclectic
Recruitment for more information.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you
haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you
have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the
position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email
to discuss other potential opportunities.