IP Docketing Manager (IP Management Systems)

Location: Washington, DC; hybrid schedule with regular in-office presence and residence within commuting distance of a hirify.global office required

Annual salary: $130,000–$195,000, depending on location, experience, and skills.

Company

hirify.global is a global law firm with more than 3,000 employees and partners worldwide, providing legal and professional services through collaborative practice teams.

What you will do

• Manage patent docketing operations, monitor critical deadlines, oversee quality checks, and coordinate periodic data audits.
• Improve docketing workflows, automation, validation controls, procedures, training, and performance reporting.
• Manage the firmwide IP Management System, including workflow configuration, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, support, and data integrity projects.
• Collaborate with US and international IP docketing teams to maintain cross-office coverage and consistent processes.
• Lead local office IP Services support, staffing coordination, practitioner and business professional engagement, and special projects.
• Supervise direct reports, support hiring and performance management, and promote effective team development and service quality.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in an IP-related role.
• Experience using docketing systems, managing IP data, and maintaining docket integrity and controls with Inprotech or a comparable system.
• Project management experience and the ability to organize multiple activities under tight timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, iManage, and other firm applications after orientation.
• Ability to work extended or weekend hours and travel when required.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, problem-solving, confidentiality, and client-service skills.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a professional services or law firm environment.
• Previous law firm experience and knowledge of USPTO, WIPO, EPO, EUIPO, and other IP databases.
• Working knowledge of USPTO procedures, 37 C.F.R., MPEP, and TMEP rules.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model combining office presence with work-from-home days.
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings, flexible spending, life insurance, disability, long-term care, and commuter benefits.
• 21 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Parental leave, fertility benefits, backup care, and other family support programs.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, collaboration, and professional development.