Eclectic Recruitment Ltd
Secretary
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Secretary
Location: Cambridge (Hybrid)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
An established professional services organisation is looking for an experienced Secretary to join their team. This is a specialist patent secretarial position suited to someone with at least three years' experience working within an IP practice. You will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to a busy team, working closely with fee earners, clients and internal departments.
Key responsibilities:
- Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to fee earners
- Preparing patent and design applications, correspondence and other documentation
- Managing deadlines, due-date reports and weekly last-day lists, ensuring matters are dealt with accurately and on time
- Maintaining client and case records, including updating information and documents on relevant systems
- Liaising with clients and internal teams, assisting with billing, invoices and general case administration
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The ideal candidate will have:
- At least three years' patent secretarial experience gained within an IP practice
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional approach to client care
- A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
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If you are an experienced patent secretary looking for a specialist role within an established IP environment, we would be keen to hear from you.
Please apply via the advert or contact Megan at Eclectic Recruitment for more information. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities.
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