French Speaking Patent Administrator

FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST BE BASED IN THE UK OR FRANCE AND HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK INDEFINATELY WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP IN EITHER COUNTRY

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading international IP firm for a Bilingual Patent Administrator to join their Patents team.

This is a varied role supporting attorneys with full secretarial and administrative service, including document production, inbox and post management, and daily maintenance of a computerised case management system. You'll prepare official forms for French, European and other-country patent (and design) applications, using online filing portals, arranging payment of official fees and reporting to clients. You'll also liaise with internal Records and Accounts teams and a sister renewals company, and handle invoice preparation via e-billing systems.

What we're looking for:

• Demonstrable experience as an IP Administrator/IP Paralegal
• Professional fluency in French and English
• Confident, clear communicator able to deal with contacts at all levels, in both languages
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel essential); case management system experience an advantage
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise a busy workload
• Comfortable managing an attorney's inbox, judging urgency and escalating appropriately
• Proactive, team-oriented, and keen to contribute to process improvement

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, international professional services environment offering genuine scope for development.