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About Us

Withers & Rogers is one of Europe’s largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris, and Munich. Established more than 130 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about making intellectual property work to our clients’ best advantage. Today, our clients include many renowned, innovative organisations from across Europe, North America, and Asia.

We believe that our patent and trade mark attorneys, support, and operations staff have a breadth of expertise and a depth of specialist sector knowledge that is second to none. Our purpose is building trusting relationships and our vision is to be an independent, responsible, sustainably profitable, and globally focused firm, known for building trusting relationships.

The Role

This is a full time, permanent position based in one of our UK offices: Bristol, Sheffield or Warwick. Hybrid working options, including working from home, are available.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Validating case data on computerised case management system.
• Opening new client name records.
• Reporting official notices to clients regarding case statuses.
• Closing and updating cases using batch report procedures.
• Assisting in the docketing of official patent post.
• General administrative support to the team and cover, where necessary.

About You

To join us as a Records Assistant, you’ll need:

• A strong administration background.
• Good communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts.
• Attention to detail and pride in work product with the ability to balance and prioritise workload, remain composed and level-headed during periods of particularly busy activity, and be proactive in helping other members of the team.
• Good Microsoft package skills, ideally an understanding of case management systems.
• The desire to learn and a willingness to become involved in the work. Working individually and as a team.

Your Rewards

• Competitive salary.
• Benefits such as healthcare cash plan and additional holiday purchase scheme.
• Flexible working options.
• Enhanced Parental Leave options.
• Positive and welcoming work environment.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so early applications are encouraged.

We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to broaden their knowledge, challenge themselves and share their ideas.

If you think you have the skills to succeed, we would love to hear from you.