Renewals Administrator (trainee, part-qualified, or qualified)

Cheltenham

Albright IP has an opportunity for a Renewals Administrator (trainee, part-qualified, or qualified) to join a sociable team in our vibrant office in the heart of Cheltenham. It is a diverse role in a friendly and supportive working environment.

No prior experience is necessary, but you do need excellent attention to detail.

As a Renewals Administrator, you will provide administrative support to our Renewals Team, including preparing and sending reminders to clients, engaging with clients to take their instructions, and to renew patents for clients all over the world.

Responsibilities will include:

• Accurately entering information on our in-house record system and monitoring deadlines
• Pro-active reminders to attorneys of renewal deadlines
• Answering incoming calls and answering queries via email, and, over time, giving basic patent advice and guidance to clients
• Completing official forms by using information in our database to prepare documentation for submission at Patent Offices
• Liaising with our Accounts Department and invoicing clients appropriately
• Dealing with incoming post and instructions from clients, associates, patent offices, and actioning accordingly

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent English language skills, with the ability to correctly interpret written materials
• Curious and willing to learn
• Excellent fact checking and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to use own initiative and be a positive team player with a ‘can do’ approach
• Competent and knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Word and Excel, in particular)
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multitask
• Comfortable working with deadlines
• Able to deal courteously and efficiently with a wide range of people in a professional environment

This role will be mainly performed on-site from our offices in the centre of Cheltenham, with the potential for some occasional remote working when you have gained significant experience.

We will support the right candidate to obtain the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys Administrator qualification “The Introductory Patent Paralegal Course (IPPC)”, enabling you to formalise and evidence your understanding of the critical importance of meeting legal requirements and deadlines in Intellectual Property law.

If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter explaining your suitability for joining our team by clicking on Apply Now.

Salary: Dependent on experience

Hours Per Week: 37

To Apply simply click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete the online form including attaching an up-to-date CV.