JOB OPPORTUNITY AT MCKINLAY LAW

McKinlay Law is a specialist legal recruitment firm based in London, working with top-tier law firms and legal departments. The hiring firm is a renowned intellectual property specialist with a strong reputation in handling complex IP matters, including litigation.

The role is for an IP Paralegal/Secretary to provide both paralegal and administrative (PA/secretarial) support to a team of intellectual property solicitors. The position is suited for candidates with prior experience in IP law, particularly contentious (litigation) work.

• Drafting and formatting legal correspondence and formal documents
• Assisting in preparation and review of legal agreements
• Managing administrative tasks such as file organisation, inbox handling, scanning, and documentation
• Communicating with clients and third parties via email on behalf of solicitors
• Conducting conflict checks in compliance with firm policies
• Preparing and processing billing, invoices, and financial adjustments
• Opening and closing files using systems like Inprotech and CMS
• Monitoring deadlines and maintaining diary/case management systems
• Handling expense submissions and administrative processes
• Providing PA support including travel coordination, accommodation booking, and schedule management

• Prior experience supporting IP or litigation lawyers (essential)
• Experience in intellectual property law, preferably contentious work
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent written communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong IT proficiency
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment

• Opportunity: IP Paralegal / Secretary
• Stipend/Remuneration: Approx. £50,000-£60,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Mode: Hybrid working
• Location: Central London