IP Paralegal Manager

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

. Provide daily supervision and support to patent and trademark paralegals firmwide .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $157,000 - $204,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and mentoring a team of patent and trademark paralegals while ensuring compliance with legal standards and delivering high-quality client service. Proficient in overseeing workflows, performance assessments, and fostering professional development within the team.

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8+ Years Experience In A Law FirmSupervisory Management ExperienceParalegal CertificationSubject Matter Expertise In Intellectual PropertyProficient In Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

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Hard Skills

Intellectual Property Rules And ProceduresPerformance AssessmentGoal-Setting ObjectivesWorkflow ManagementBudget ManagementRecruiting And HiringTraining And DevelopmentCompliance MonitoringTime And Attendance ManagementPayroll Approvals

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCustomer Service SkillsProfessional DemeanorDiscretionFlexibilityConflict ResolutionStress Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certification

Industry Keywords

PatentTrademarkCopyrightLegal DepartmentLaw FirmEmployee RelationsContinuing EducationSkills AdvancementCross-Office CoverageEthical Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide daily supervision and support to patent and trademark paralegals firmwide
Ensure timely, high-quality work product and client service
Manage and rebalance paralegal caseloads based on skill, capacity, and urgency
Assess performance and establish goal-setting objectives
Advise on policies and procedures
Work with the Associate Director of IP Operations on projects and initiatives
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of IP paralegals
Promote continuing education and skills advancement
Provide training opportunities
Ensure compliance with ethical, procedural, and firm standards
Monitor patent and trademark paralegal work product
Manage complex workflows and cross-office coverage
Track overtime usage for budget management
Promote positive change and proactively solve problems
Manage time and attendance, payroll approvals, and expense reimbursements
Conduct semi-annual check-ins with goal-setting
Provide employee relations support with IP Leadership and Human Resources
Manage recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of patent and trademark paralegals

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years’ experience in a law firm or in-house legal department environment required
Experience leading in a supervisory/management role supervising staff required
Bachelor of Arts degree preferred
Paralegal certification preferred
Subject matter expertise in rules and procedures in multiple areas of intellectual property, such as patent, trademark, and copyright, required
Ability to supervise a team of 20+ paralegals
General management and leadership skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to interact effectively with persons at all levels of the organization
Outstanding customer service skills
Professional demeanor, discretion, and flexibility
Ability to manage stressful situations in a calm, professional, and positive manner required
Ability to anticipate potential conflicts and reach satisfactory resolution
High degree of sensitivity for confidential matters
Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and Word, required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of health and vision insurance plans
2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
Dental plan
Fertility and adoption benefit
Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Retirement contribution
Full-time employee bonus eligibility
Optional HSA
Long-term disability
Telemedicine and virtual short-term solution-based counseling services
Life insurance
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Subsidized backup care and caregiving resources
401(k)
Vacation
Sick time
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary disability insurance
Voluntary long-term care insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter and Transit programs
Flexible fully remote work option within reasonable commuting distance of a DWT office
Professional growth opportunities
Community involvement opportunities
Culture of inclusion and authenticity