Trade Mark Paralegal

CompanyBirketts LLP

LocationCambridge, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/28/2026

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Description

The firm

Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.

We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face.

Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 5th best law firm to work at in 2024.

With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 40% of our partnership.

The department

Our branding and trade marks team is prominent in the UK, noted as a ‘leading firm’ in the Legal 500 2026.

The branding and trade marks team is a core part of the wider IP team and is made up of experts in the management and strategy of IP, including trade mark portfolio management both nationally and internationally (the latter through a trusted network of agents abroad).

Purpose of job

To work closely with the team’s Senior Paralegal to further develop the administrative support provided to the branding & trade marks team.

Accountabilities

Provision of administration and case management support for our trade mark attorneys

Checking and managing the Team’s central email inbox for official communications and entering deadlines

Preparing and filing trade mark applications

Preparation, checking, and proofreading communications, forms, and other documents for general and specific case/ client requirements, ensuring all deadlines are met

Acting as liaison between Birketts and overseas lawyers to provide instructions and progress work matters

Managing queries from clients relating to IP, using support from other parts of the team and firm as appropriate

The candidate

At least 2 years or more of trade mark paralegal experience, ideally CITMA qualified and educated to degree level
A keen interest in intellectual property and delivering great client service
Ability to work independently, manage their own workload, prioritise and work to deadlines
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
Good standards of written and spoken English with strong attention to detail
Competence with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and ability to pick up and work with other IT systems as required, with full support being provided by the firm

Equal opportunities

At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:

25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
Paid CSR Day
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
Subsidised gym membership
Electric car scheme
Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
Dress for your Day Policy

https://www.birketts.co.uk/recognition-reward-benefits/

Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.

Please note that this job pro

file is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.