The Firm

Forresters is a leading full service intellectual property firm with an international client base.  We have offices located in London, Birmingham, Liverpool and Munich.  Since being established in 1884, we have grown from a regional firm into an international practice.  Despite our long history we are a young firm with a fresh approach to our client’s requirements and employee career progression.   We are rated as one of the leading intellectual property firms in the UK.  We have a proven track record of trainees progressing all the way up to partnership.

The Role

The successful candidate will join Forresters’ thriving trade mark team in its new, modern and friendly Birmingham office, and will train in handling all aspects of trade mark practice.  On-the-job training will be given by partners and other fully qualified senior attorneys, as well as through external training courses. The aim is for the candidate to become a fully-qualified trade mark attorney.

Candidates should possess at least an upper second class degree or above in any subject, however technical or scientific degrees might be prefered, but are not mandatory.

You must be capable of working both independently and as part of a team, have good organisational and analytical skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.  You must possess a commitment to quality and attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Applications should include a C.V. and covering letter and must be received by 1 April 2015.