The role Adamson Jones has an excellent opportunity for a full time, self-motivated IP administration manager, who wishes to further their career in a growing patent and trade mark attorney practice. In this role, you will be overseeing and maintaining our client database software, as well as assisting with day-to-day processing and docketing of incoming correspondence in our case management system. The successful candidate will need to be experienced in all aspects of patent and trade mark administration, preferably holding either the CIPA or CITMA certificate qualification and having at least ten years’ experience as a IP administrator. Experience managing client database systems, designing and implementing workflows and docketing deadlines is also essential.

The team

Adamson Jones, a part of Gateley, is a dedicated patent and trade mark practice specialising in obtaining intellectual property rights for businesses and organisations in the UK, Europe and throughout the world. As part of Gateley, we work in a progressive arrangement alongside our colleagues in the wider Group to provide clients with the benefits of joined up thinking and can offer our clients a greater breadth and depth of IP services. As well as obtaining IP protection rights, we also assist in managing and maximising the value of our clients’ IP portfolios to achieve their wider commercial goals, whether this relates to exit, licensing, generating investment or other commercial opportunities.

We work with clients ranging in size from start-ups and growing SMEs to established manufacturers and retailers, and have a global network of overseas IP associates, whose clients we represent in the UK and Europe. We are proud of our culture and values, which are based on being forward thinking, straight talking, bright and open, and working together. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, where you can grow and develop your skills and knowledge.

The person

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for our case management software, including liaising with the software supplier and our internal IT team
• Develop, implement and optimise workflows in our case management software related to data entry, client onboarding, updates and records management
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain smooth database operations
• Processing and docketing incoming correspondence in our case management system, ensuring that deadlines and other data are accurately entered, and tasks are appropriately delegated to colleagues
• Creation of new cases, maintaining client records, and quality control tasks to ensure that the case management system is accurate at all times
• Liaising with both fee earners and clients, and providing support to other members of the administration team where required

An excellent salary is on offer for the individual that meets the company’s needs. Furthermore, the added benefits package is also one not to be missed! Gateley are fully embracing the new hybrid culture, so a mixture of both home and office working is available.

About Gateley

Gateley is a forward thinking and straight talking legal and professional services group. We are a group of formidable experts in all areas of law and business, supporting more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. The Gateley Story reflects our culture, values and Team Spirit: Ambitious for Success, Forward Thinking, Room to Breathe, Trusted to Do and Working Together.

Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing

Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are important parts of Gateley's culture and values. We recruit talented people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture. We offer flexible working patterns and encourage candidates seeking flexibility to apply for vacancies. Gateley has been recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions.

Additional information

If you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. Checks may include eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, financial stability and references from previous employers. The screening will be relevant to your role and will vary accordingly.