Intellectual Property (IP) Staff Manager

The Manager, IP Staff is responsible for the day-to-day management of the firm’s IP Staff to deliver timely, high-quality work and optimize resource utilization through implementation of firm-wide and practice group operational procedures. This position works closely with the Director, IP on staff performance, resource allocation and development. A hybrid work arrangement is available for this position.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s the chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.

We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.

If you’re someone who’s looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you.

Reporting Relationships:

This position reports to the Director, IP.

This position directly supervises IP Paralegals, IP Specialists, IP Assistants, IP Docketing Staff and Prosecution Support Staff.

Location: Boston; Chicago; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Washington, DC.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of IP professionals responsible for supporting the IP attorneys/agents and professional staff. Provide guidance, mentoring, and training to develop and retain top talent. Serve as an escalation point for the team.
• Coordinate staff workload allocation and assignments, manage work hours, and facilitate cross-office support.
• Collaborate with HR on performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, compensation recommendations, and development plans. Escalate performance issues and manage improvement plans.
• Coordinate activities across roles within the team to increase overall group effectiveness and minimize duplication of efforts.
• Develop practice group quality control metrics and monitor for continuous improvement; ensure compliance with client and industry requirements.
• Provide reports and analytics for IP prosecution and litigation teams regularly; focusing on trends, statistics, and other relevant data related to productivity, volume, processing times, and client service.
• Facilitate training and development, both at the time of hire and on an ongoing basis, to ensure staff performs in alignment with the firm’s Behaviors and Skills.
• Integral part of the hiring process of the IP Staff. Work closely with the Director, IP and the recruiting team on updating job descriptions, reviewing and selecting candidates, and participate in the interview process.
• Provide project management leadership support for cross-office and cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with the Director, IP to ensure the strategic goals of the practice group are being met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree is required. Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• 7-10 years of experience in patent and trademark prosecution and litigation.
• 3-5 years of managerial/supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of USPTO and international rules and procedures. In-depth knowledge of IP docketing procedures and software. Familiarity with Pattsy Wave a plus.
• Knowledge of United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) practices, procedures and products. This includes working experience with e-filing, Patent Center, and TSDR.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to gain the confidence and trust of attorneys and staff.
• Innovative, with a growth mindset, strong organizational and time management skills, and current knowledge of industry best practices.
• Ability to proficiently use Windows-based software applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and document management systems (i.e., NetDocuments).
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that promotes excellence.
• Travel, as needed, among offices to perform role and to industry and firm-sponsored conferences and/or seminars.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows: Boston: $103,250 to $157,500; Chicago: $98,900 to $150,900; Washington, DC: $103,250 to $157,500; Los Angeles: $103,250 to $157,500; San Francisco: 107,550 to $164,050

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range is Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salary it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Female / Gender Identity / Minority / Sexual Orientation / Veteran. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $107,550 - $164,050