IP Docketing Manager (Intellectual Property)

Location: Atlanta, United States; hybrid work environment

Hiring salary range: $130,000–$185,000 per year

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead the IP docketing team by allocating workloads, setting priorities, monitoring quality, and supporting professional development.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and evaluate docketing staff while coordinating coverage and personnel matters with HR.
• Design audits, review findings, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions to improve accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze docketing metrics, including volume, turnaround times, overdue items, and error rates, and present risks to leadership.
• Research country laws, practice materials, deadlines, and rule changes while maintaining docketing rules, templates, and SOPs.
• Oversee IP portfolio intake and transitions, system onboarding, training, access changes, and collaboration across departments.

Requirements

• At least five years of progressive intellectual property management experience overseeing a team of docketing professionals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of trademark and patent prosecution from inception through completion.
• Prior experience in a law firm environment and a bachelor's degree, or equivalent training, education, and experience.
• Proficiency with IP management systems such as Anaqua and PATTSY, and database file management systems such as iManage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, communication, proofreading, project management, and change management skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Support for employee advancement, continuous learning, inclusion, and innovation.
• Work across practice groups, offices, and cross-functional teams in remote, hybrid, and in-office environments.
• Confidential handling of firm and client information is required.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.