Patent Secretary

AFMJB
  • £35,000
  • Basingstoke
  • Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a thriving business support team for a Secretary (Patents).

Key Responsibilities

As part of a friendly and hard‑working secretarial team, you will provide high‑quality support to busy fee‑earners. Your duties will include:

  • Preparing and issuing invoices
  • Drafting correspondence and preparing documents
  • Communicating with clients, agents and external contacts
  • Updating internal systems and databases, including Inprotech
  • Providing tailored support to meet specific client requirements, including using client portals/document management systems
  • Managing records and general administrative tasks
About You
  • At least 12 months’ secretarial experience within an Intellectual Property (IP) environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Positive, proactive attitude with the ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly
  • Highly organised, able to prioritise multiple deadlines, and comfortable working on your own initiative
  • Experience with invoicing and/or Inprotech is an advantage
What’s on Offer
  • A competitive salary
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • An attractive benefits package
  • A supportive, collaborative working environment and a welcoming, established team

This role offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a high‑performing IP support function within a growing business support team.

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