IP Technology & Automation Manager (AI)

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

Annual salary: $130,000–$195,000. Senior-level candidates may be considered for a higher range.

Company

hirify.global is a law firm providing intellectual property and other legal services.

What you will do

• Identify and prioritize opportunities to automate, simplify, and improve IP client-services workflows.
• Evaluate and implement AI, workflow, integration, and automation solutions for legal service delivery.
• Gather business and functional requirements, document processes, coordinate user acceptance testing, and manage project follow-up.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with IP Client Services, Operations, Technology, Innovation, and practice teams.
• Support implementation, change management, training, communications, adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the local office IP Services resource, supporting daily operations, practitioners, business professionals, and client needs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in an IP-related role.
• Project management experience and strong knowledge of workflow automation, process improvement, systems integration, and AI concepts.
• Ability to translate operational needs into clear technical requirements and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with workflow analysis, user acceptance testing, risk and dependency management, and practical solution evaluation.
• Knowledge of IP operations, patent processes, legal service delivery, or legal technology; familiarity with AI-enabled tools, data privacy, confidentiality, and information security.
• Ability to work extended or weekend hours and travel when required; proficiency with Microsoft Office, iManage, and other firm applications after orientation.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree and supervisory experience in a professional-services or law-firm environment.
• Experience researching IP statuses and histories in USPTO PatentCenter, WIPO Patentscope, Global Dossier, EPO Patent Register, CIPO, and other international patent databases.
• Working knowledge of USPTO procedures, 37 C.F.R., and MPEP rules.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work combining office collaboration with work-from-home days.
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, and flexible spending account options.
• Life insurance, AD&D, long-term care, disability coverage, commuter benefits, and backup care support.
• 21 days of paid time off, 10 paid holidays, parental leave, and fertility benefits.
• Benefits orientation and access to additional employee resources.