Patent Paralegal
MWA is delighted to present an excellent opportunity with our client, Hoffmann Eitle, one of Europe’s most established and respected IP firms. With more than 370 colleagues in Germany and a long tradition of supporting innovative clients across all technical fields, the firm combines scale with a genuinely personal, collaborative culture. Hoffmann Eitle is known for its friendly, open‑door environment, well‑structured teams, and highly experienced leaders who foster stability, support, and professional growth. The Foreign Filing Department is now seeking a PAFA‑qualified Patent Paralegal to strengthen the team during a period of increased workload. This role offers long‑term development within a highly regarded, internationally minded practice, with the potential to move into other departments – such as the European team – over time.
Join a top firm: Hoffmann Eitle is widely regarded as one of Europe’s leading intellectual property firms, known for its long-standing technical depth and strong reputation across the continent. Joining the firm offers the chance to contribute to high‑quality international
IP work within a well‑structured, supportive team environment.
Be supported and recognised within the team: Your expertise will be valued, and you will enjoy the backing of this successful firm as you develop within the Patent team.
Enjoy a collaborative culture: At Hoffman Eitle, each office/team is considered just a small part of the larger firm. This ethos cultivates a truly international network of support. You will enter into a friendly and supportive atmosphere in the German team – one where you will be encouraged and appreciated.
As a Patent Paralegal at Hoffmann Eitle, you will join a well‑structured Foreign Filings team and play a central role in coordinating worldwide patent formalities across multiple jurisdictions. Your work will include managing deadlines, preparing PCT and national phase filings, and liaising with clients and foreign associates in both English and German, all within a friendly, open‑door culture that values precision, teamwork, and mutual support.
With regular in‑office collaboration and clear pathways for long‑term development – including potential progression into other departments – you will be part of a respected international practice that recognises PAFA expertise and offers a stable, collegial environment in which to grow.
