Secretary (Patents)
Posted:
Today
Region:
London & South East
Location:
Basingstoke
Salary:
£competitive
Expires:
1st May 2026
Company:
Maucher Jenkins
Type:
Private practice
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the firm’s thriving business support team for a Secretary (Patents).
Key responsibilities:
Joining our existing team of friendly and hard-working secretaries, you will provide the highest standards of assistance to our busy fee earners.
Duties will include:
- Preparing correspondence and other documents;
- Communicating with clients, agents, etc;
- Updating internal records and databases, including Inprotech;
- Providing bespoke support to meet particular client needs, including using client document management systems/portals; and
- Preparing and/or issuing invoices.
About you:
You will have at least 12 months’ secretarial experience in an Intellectual Property (IP) environment.
With excellent written and verbal communication skills, you will have a positive attitude and will be quick to learn and pick up new systems and procedures. You will be able and willing to work on your own initiative. You will have an eye for detail and will be highly organised with the ability to prioritise multiple deadlines.
Experience with invoicing and/or working with the Inprotech IP management system is advantageous.
We offer:
A very competitive salary, flexible and hybrid working (office and home-based working), and an attractive benefits package. We offer a supportive working environment and a welcoming team.
We know that our people are our strongest asset, only with the best support can the firm provide the best service to our clients.
Type: Full-time, permanent
How to apply: Please apply with your CV and covering letter direct to [email protected]
Location: Basingstoke