Admin Assistant

Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Admin Assistant to assist with the smooth running of patent applications.
You will receive dedicated training to help you understand the IP world and in particular patents along with in-depth training on your role. You will also have access to procedure guides and ‘how to’ documents for reference. An eye for detail, accuracy and excellent organisational skills are imperative in this extremely busy role.

Key Responsibilities

• Uploading correspondence to our internal document management system
• Preparing standard reports and invoices for clients
• Responsible for month end invoicing
• Sending out hard copy correspondence using recorded delivery/DHL
• Photocopying and scanning as required
• Answering incoming calls and taking messages where necessary
• Meeting and greeting in reception for visitors and other visiting Appleyard Lees employees
• Providing tea/coffee/refreshments and checking that meeting rooms are tidy
• Preparing hard copy files for archiving
• Ad hoc office administration including ordering stationery

About You

• Accuracy is crucial
• An ability to demonstrate an aptitude for working with complex procedures and deadlines
• Ability to work consistently to very high standards
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong focus and great attention to detail
• Ability to work meticulously and efficiently whilst managing a number of tasks
• Good typing skills is essential
• Good computer and IT skills essential
• Flexibility and adaptability are crucial as the role is supporting numerous teams and managers

Benefits

We pride ourselves on being small and friendly enough for you to get to know everyone – but big enough to offer you great career prospects. At Appleyard Lees you wont feel like a number or just another cog in the wheel, we understand everyone is individual and offer a friendly and support place to work and learn.

We also offer:

• 34 hour working week
• Agile working - minimum of 2 days in the office
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Voucher on your birthday and Christmas
• Annual salary review
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Social outings - summer party, Christmas party and more
• Charity events

About Appleyard Lees

Appleyard Lees is a leading intellectual property law firm with over fifty patent and trade mark attorneys and litigators across offices in Halifax, Leeds, Manchester, and Cambridge.
We provide a full range of intellectual property (IP) services covering patents, trade marks, designs and copyright in the UK, Europe and worldwide. We use our technical and legal skills, and many years of experience, to identify and protect IP assets and to uncover and eliminate the risks posed by other people’s IP rights.
Who we are, and what we do – but also, how we do it – makes us distinctive.
Our clients include some of the world’s most exciting innovators, largest companies, and household names, with a number of clients obtaining Fortune 500, Fortune Global 2000, FTSE 100, FTSE 250, and Forbes Global 2000 status. Our clients operate across a diverse collection of industries, including chemicals, retail, consumer goods, electronics, software, bio and life sciences, pharmaceuticals, metals, and heavy industry, higher education, and hospitality, leisure, and tourism.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) has always been part of the core values of Appleyard Lees. To us, diversity is not just a box-ticking exercise, it is a core part of our firm’s values . Diversity of people means diversity of ideas and perspectives, and these allow us to be more creative and flexible as a business.
We welcome the unique contribution that a diverse workforce will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.