We are looking to recruit a Paralegal to support our established Intellectual Property team in the London office, working with a range of exciting and high-profile clients. This role will be for a 6-month fixed-term contract.

As a member of one of the largest departments in the London office, the individual will be expected to provide support across the IP team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the IP Paralegal Team, providing quality support to all members of the department including partners and other fee-earners.
• Assist with the co-ordination of matters, acting as the lead paralegal on various matters progressing towards trial or other hearings.
• Assist with preparation and provide support for trials or other hearings, including preparing bundles (both electronic and hard copy), managing bundle updates, organising documents, coordinating logistics, and setting up the court room for hearings.

What you'll bring

• Have some knowledge of court procedures and IP, or a willingness to learn the basics of IP law.
• Excellent organisational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.

What's in it for you

• Our agile approach to office and remote working enables you to find the right balance to deliver at your best. Supporting you, our business and our clients in a flexible way.
• Progress your career and personal development with our award-winning development programmes, from our global mentoring scheme to our bespoke coaching opportunities.
• Equip yourself with a board range of technical and business skills as well as a deep understanding of business issues through our skills-based curriculum.
• Competitive, market-led salary and bonus structure
• Family friendly policies as well as health schemes and wellbeing support
• A flexible benefits package which allows you to tailor your benefits to your current needs and lifestyle.

If you require any assistance, please email us at talentacquisitionlondon@twobirds.com

To apply, click on the 'apply' button to submit your details.

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Location: London