{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fa9f0b30343db26d2cc8b3d4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fa9f0b30343db26d2cc8b3d4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fa9f0b30343db26d2cc8b3d4","title":"IP Docketing Manager","description":"Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States.\nAkerman is seeking an IP Docketing Manager. The IP Docketing Manager will lead and oversee the Firm’s intellectual property docketing function across U.S. and foreign patent and trademark matters. This role combines deep technical IP knowledge with people leadership, systems ownership, and process improvement. The IP Docketing Manager serves as a trusted resource to attorneys, paralegals, and firm leadership while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence in a deadline‑driven environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead, coach, and evaluate IP docketing professionals across experience levels; set performance expectations and support ongoing development and cross‑training\nAllocate workloads, manage coverage, and ensure deadlines, service levels, and quality standards are consistently met\nOversee all U.S. and foreign patent and trademark docketing workflows, including PCT, EPO, and WIPO matters\nEnsure accurate docketing of incoming correspondence, filings, and deadlines, resolving discrepancies and complex rule‑based issues\nServe as system owner for IP management systems (e.g., CPI, PATTSY, Anaqua, Foundation IP), ensuring data integrity, rules accuracy, and optimal configuration\nSupport IPMS conversions, upgrades, and implementations, including data migration, testing, and change management\nDevelop, document, and enforce docketing policies, SOPs, and productivity standards\nEstablish and manage quality assurance and audit processes to proactively identify and mitigate risk\nDefine, track, and report KPIs; prepare standard and ad‑hoc reports and dashboards for attorneys and leadership\nAct as a subject‑matter expert and advisor to attorneys and staff, clearly communicating docketing standards, procedures, and system changes\nCollaborate with attorneys, paralegals, vendors, IT, and practice leadership to improve workflows, training, and service delivery\nParticipate in special projects requiring docketing expertise, historical knowledge, and analytical insight\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree required\n7+ years of intellectual property docketing experience covering U.S. and foreign patent and trademark matters in a law firm environment\n3+ years of experience leading or supervising an IP docketing team\nExpert knowledge of U.S. patent rules, PCT procedures, EPO guidelines, and major foreign filing requirements\nHands‑on experience administering IP management systems, including configuration, rulesets, and data integrity\nStrong experience with CPI and FIP required\nDemonstrated ability to design, document, and enforce docketing policies, SOPs, and productivity standards\nAdvanced Excel skills with the ability to create reports, dashboards, and performance metrics\nFamiliarity with document management systems (iManage or NetDocuments), financial systems (Elite 3E or Aderant), and Intapp Open preferred\nProven ability to lead change, train teams, and communicate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and staff\nHigh attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage risk in a deadline‑driven environment\nWe offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Please submit your resume and salary requirements. EOE\n#LI-LS1\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"Akermanll","rawCompany":"akermanll","city":"Miami","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T12:13:15.569Z","occupations":[{"code":"23-1011.00","title":"Lawyers","slug":"lawyers"},{"code":"23-2011.00","title":"Paralegals and Legal Assistants","slug":"paralegals-and-legal-assistants"},{"code":"43-6012.00","title":"Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants","slug":"legal-secretaries-and-administrative-assistants"}],"industries":[{"code":"541199","title":"All Other Legal Services","slug":"all-other-legal-services"},{"code":"541110","title":"Offices of Lawyers","slug":"offices-of-lawyers"},{"code":"533110","title":"Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works)","slug":"lessors-of-nonfinancial-intangible-assets-except-copyrighted-works"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"IP Docketing Manager","description":"Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States.\nAkerman is seeking an IP Docketing Manager. The IP Docketing Manager will lead and oversee the Firm’s intellectual property docketing function across U.S. and foreign patent and trademark matters. This role combines deep technical IP knowledge with people leadership, systems ownership, and process improvement. The IP Docketing Manager serves as a trusted resource to attorneys, paralegals, and firm leadership while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence in a deadline‑driven environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead, coach, and evaluate IP docketing professionals across experience levels; set performance expectations and support ongoing development and cross‑training\nAllocate workloads, manage coverage, and ensure deadlines, service levels, and quality standards are consistently met\nOversee all U.S. and foreign patent and trademark docketing workflows, including PCT, EPO, and WIPO matters\nEnsure accurate docketing of incoming correspondence, filings, and deadlines, resolving discrepancies and complex rule‑based issues\nServe as system owner for IP management systems (e.g., CPI, PATTSY, Anaqua, Foundation IP), ensuring data integrity, rules accuracy, and optimal configuration\nSupport IPMS conversions, upgrades, and implementations, including data migration, testing, and change management\nDevelop, document, and enforce docketing policies, SOPs, and productivity standards\nEstablish and manage quality assurance and audit processes to proactively identify and mitigate risk\nDefine, track, and report KPIs; prepare standard and ad‑hoc reports and dashboards for attorneys and leadership\nAct as a subject‑matter expert and advisor to attorneys and staff, clearly communicating docketing standards, procedures, and system changes\nCollaborate with attorneys, paralegals, vendors, IT, and practice leadership to improve workflows, training, and service delivery\nParticipate in special projects requiring docketing expertise, historical knowledge, and analytical insight\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree required\n7+ years of intellectual property docketing experience covering U.S. and foreign patent and trademark matters in a law firm environment\n3+ years of experience leading or supervising an IP docketing team\nExpert knowledge of U.S. patent rules, PCT procedures, EPO guidelines, and major foreign filing requirements\nHands‑on experience administering IP management systems, including configuration, rulesets, and data integrity\nStrong experience with CPI and FIP required\nDemonstrated ability to design, document, and enforce docketing policies, SOPs, and productivity standards\nAdvanced Excel skills with the ability to create reports, dashboards, and performance metrics\nFamiliarity with document management systems (iManage or NetDocuments), financial systems (Elite 3E or Aderant), and Intapp Open preferred\nProven ability to lead change, train teams, and communicate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and staff\nHigh attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage risk in a deadline‑driven environment\nWe offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. 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