Troutman Pepper Locke

Legal

IPDocketingManager

$130–185k United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“IP Docketing Manager at Troutman Pepper Locke. Skills: IP Docketing, Team management, Process improvement. Oversee IP docketing function. Manage day-to-day operations”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensures accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of all docketing activities; Driving corrective actions; Present key findings and risks to leadership; Aligning with firm and client requirements; Enhance firm workflows; Ensuring accurate setup, mapping, and transfer of data; Guidance on effective support; Improve efficiency; Optimizing service delivery

Industry & Context.

Legal
Problems you'll solve

Analytical and problem-solving skills; Resourcefulness in addressing complex issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum five (5) years of progressive Intellectual Property management experience overseeing a team of docketing professionals, Experience working with database file management systems, such as iManage, Prior experience in a law firm environment, Proficiency in project management and change management methodologies, Proficiency in IP Management Systems, such as Anaqua and PATTSY, Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint

What You'll Do.

Oversee IP docketing function

Manage day-to-day operations

Ensure accuracy and timeliness

Lead and manage docketing staff

Design and lead audit initiatives

and interpret metrics reports

Review country law and practice

Collaborate with IP Operations

Serve as subject matter expert

Partner with multiple departments

Oversee IP portfolio intakes

Coordinate and deliver IP management system onboarding

Maintain strict confidentiality

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with IP Operations; Partner with multiple departments; Collaborate effectively across practice groups; Collaborate with staff, attorneys, IP Operations, Practice Management, and firm leadership

Communication Scope

Ability to communicate effectively; Organizational, writing, and proofreading skills; Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Process & Methodology

Project management methodologies, Organizational, prioritization, and project management skills

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