Trademark Docket Manager (Intellectual Property)

Location: Dallas, United States; full-time office-based position

Company

hirify.global is a large Dallas-based law firm providing legal services across corporate, litigation, finance, healthcare, employment, real estate, intellectual property, and other practice areas.

What you will do

• Manage the firm’s domestic and international trademark and copyright docket, including accurate and timely deadline entry.
• Supervise trademark and copyright docketing clerks and establish standards for processing and forwarding docketed items.
• Maintain docketing manuals, user guides, procedures, reports, and statistical analysis.
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, department leadership, and Practice Management on information requests, database quality, and system upgrades.
• Manage transferred-file intake and docket entry, including data-quality checks and docket reports.
• Train, mentor, develop, and evaluate staff, including annual performance reviews and performance counseling.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. and international trademark and copyright docketing rules, procedures, and deadlines.
• Advanced experience with intellectual property docketing systems, including ANAQUA, TESS, and international IP databases.
• Experience in a law firm or legal environment and demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Ability to lead strategic initiatives, implement projects, develop training programs, and manage multiple priorities with strong quality control.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational and project management skills, and strong written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and directly related experience may be considered.

Nice to have

• Experience with docketing conversions.

Culture & Benefits

• Collegial work environment focused on respect, teamwork, and exceptional legal services.
• Inclusive workforce and collaboration across the firm’s practice and industry areas.
• Regular, dependable attendance and flexibility to work beyond standard business hours when needed.
• Role involves frequent computer and office-equipment use, continuous communication, and occasional movement of files weighing up to 15 pounds.