Job Description

Palmer Biggs IP Solicitors, a boutique law firm specialising in Intellectual Property, is offering an exciting opportunity to join our close-knit and friendly team. We are seeking a proactive, conscientious, and self-motivated individual to support our legal and administrative operations.

While prior experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant is desirable, it is not essential--full training will be provided.

About the Role

This is a part-time, pro-rata, home-based position. However, due to the nature of the work, applicants must be based locally and able to travel to our Gatwick office when required.

The ideal candidate would be able to work 4-5 hours a day, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

Accurately diarising key deadlines and proactively reminding fee earners, using our specialist online database (training provided). Managing communications with the UK Intellectual Property Office and other legal professionals, and updating records accordingly. Supporting case management, including handling correspondence and conducting online research. Assisting with cataloguing and photographing physical evidence. Recording time entries accurately. Supporting business administration tasks, including marketing activities and using our CRM system (training provided). Managing diaries and scheduling appointments. Running local errands such as handling post and parcels. Liaising with external suppliers for document shredding and evidence disposal. Travelling to and attending conferences across the UK, representing the firm.

What We're Looking For:

A reliable and detail-oriented team player. Someone who enjoys both independent work and being part of a collaborative team. A friendly individual who's happy to join us for a cup of tea and a chat!

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your current role, responsibilities, and salary expectations to us via email. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

About Palmer Biggs IP Solicitors:

We are a dynamic and progressive law firm with a strong reputation in Intellectual Property law. Consistently recommended by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, we serve a high-quality client base and offer both litigation and soft IP filing services. Learn more about us at www.pbip.com.

Benefits:

Flexible, remote working Supportive and friendly team environment

Preferred Candidate Location:

Must be able to reliably commute to or be located near Gatwick (RH6 0PA).

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 24,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gatwick Airport RH6 0PA