IP Litigation Paralegal
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conducting research into areas of patent and trademark litigation and case law, primarily in the UK and occasionally across the EU.
- Assisting with the preparation of evidence, exhibits, and disclosure review tasks.
- Preparing electronic and hard-copy bundles for internal and external use.
- Compiling materials for use in court hearings, in line with applicable practice guidelines.
- Supporting and attending hearings, including trials.
- Managing filing of pleadings and case documents using document management systems, ensuring matter spaces are kept up to date.
- Assisting with business development initiatives.
- Collaborating closely with fee earners across the group and integrating into case teams during trial preparation.
- Contributing to the development of precedents, templates, and updates on case law or practice directions.
- Working as part of integrated teams with both litigators and patent attorneys.
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent). STEM background advantageous.
- Previous paralegal or legal experience essential, ideally in active litigation matters and preferably in patents.
- Strong knowledge of intellectual property litigation, particularly in patents and trademarks.
- Familiarity with relevant forums such as the High Court, Court of Appeal, the European Patent Office, and/or the UKIPO.