Patent Paralegal

Patent Paralegal – UK based, Bristol, Cambridge, London or Manchester.

Mewburn Ellis is the forward-looking IP firm. We work with organisations building the brands and technologies that will define tomorrow. We help them use their intellectual property to navigate that journey, to imagine, plan, nurture, protect and deliver their innovations to market.

We strive for quality in everything we do, this includes fostering high-quality careers for our people. We want all colleagues to have long-lasting careers, that will stretch, challenge and reward them. We have a culture that is open, inclusive and centred on learning and our goal is to help every individual reach their potential.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Mewburn Ellis. We are an ambitious, growing firm that puts our people at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work™, reflecting the culture we have built together and continue to strengthen.

We are equally proud of our commitment to sustainability. Mewburn Ellis was the first intellectual property firm in the world to be awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal, the highest rating for sustainable business practices. We continue to retain this accreditation, reflecting our ongoing commitment to operating responsibly and creating a positive impact for our people, clients and communities.

We are recruiting for a highly experienced Patent Paralegal to join our IP Support Services function. This is a great opportunity to join one of Europe’s top specialist Intellectual Property firms. The role can be based in any of our UK offices, Bristol, Cambridge, London or Manchester.

If successful, you will be joining an award-winning team. We’re proud to say we’ve won both Paralegal Business of the Year and the prestigious National Paralegal of the Year Award, with many of our paralegals also highly commended by the award judges.

The role

Our Paralegals are at the heart of our client relationships. You will run your own portfolio as a fee earner, shaping the client experience and delivering high-quality, relationship-led support that keeps matters moving smoothly from start to finish.

This role goes beyond process. You will build trusted relationships, attend client meetings and spot opportunities to add value and elevate the client experience. You will set the standard for service across your portfolio, using strong judgement, proactive communication and a genuine commitment to excellence.

You will own your workflows and deadlines across a busy Patent/Design case load, supported by a team of administrators. Reporting to a Service Delivery Manager, you will partner closely with clients and attorneys every day to keep work on track.

You will communicate with confidence and clarity, coordinating smoothly across clients, attorneys and internal teams. As the trusted point of contact, you will anticipate needs, manage expectations, follow client and firm processes, and ensure deadlines are met. You will be at the forefront of change in the IP Support Team, helping to shape how we work as we grow, and supporting the development of colleagues across the team.

We offer a rewarding, fast-paced and varied career, with the support and investment to help you grow and progress.

What’s in it for you?

We have an excellent benefit package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• A blended office and home working approach
• Flexible working hours
• 30 days leave (exc. Bank Holidays)
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Generous pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Firmwide discretionary bonus scheme
• Paid day off for charitable endeavours
• Discount Voucher Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Workplace ISA
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Care concierge

Our successful growth story is down to our people. And we take the wellbeing of our people seriously offering a huge suite of initiatives to de-stress, engage and enthuse. We care about wider society too and the communities in which we operate, read about our Forward Community Programme to find out more about how we're giving back.

About you

You are an experienced paralegal with proven success in a similar role, ideally within a patent firm.

You hold the CIPA IPPC qualification (as a minimum) and understand the value of clear communication, trust and delivery—working with focus and professionalism. You bring a strong service mindset and confidence in building lasting client relationships.

You are self-motivated, highly organised and able to plan ahead in a fast-moving environment. You adapt quickly, switch between competing priorities and maintain excellent attention to detail. With strong written and verbal communication skills, you tailor your approach to different stakeholders to build trust, respect and productive working relationships. As part of the wider team, you are comfortable making decisions, delegating where appropriate and supporting others to achieve firm-wide goals.

Your career is important to us, and we will invest in you to allow you to develop and grow. If you are excited by the prospect of this role and where a career with Mewburn Ellis could take you, we’d love to hear from you. If you would like more information on the role and a detailed role description, please contact us on recruitment@mewburn.com

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

We reserve the right to cease advertising should we receive a high number of applicants.

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Informaiton for agencies:

Mewburn Ellis work with a select number of agencies to support our recruitment.

Applications will only be accepted from agencies who have been briefed specifically on this role and submitted via the ATS link.

We ask that you do not to send speculative applications, or candidate details, for this vacancy. We will reach out directly if we require additional support with this role.