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IP Paralegal Manager

Adams & Martin Group, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Job Title:

Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal Manager - U.S. Patent Prosecution Location:

San Diego preferred, open to Boston as well Job Type:

Full-Time | Hybrid (60% In-Office, 40% Remote) Compensation:

$135,000 - $145,000 annually Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About the Role:

Job Title:

Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal Manager - U.S. Patent Prosecution Location:

San Diego preferred, open to Boston as well Job Type:

Full-Time | Hybrid (60% In-Office, 40% Remote) Compensation:

$135,000 - $145,000 annually Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Paralegal Manager to lead our U.S. Patent Prosecution Paralegal Team. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring consistency across our IP prosecution practice. The ideal candidate will have extensive U.S. patent prosecution experience, exceptional leadership and team management skills, and a proven track record in a law firm environment. This role will supervise a team of 17+ paralegals and act as the key point of contact for prosecution procedures, escalation issues, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of U.S. patent prosecution paralegals, including work assignments, workload balancing, and performance management

Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex patent prosecution tasks and procedural issues

Partner closely with attorneys, docketing, and legal support staff to ensure timely and accurate prosecution support

Develop and implement standardized workflows and best practices to promote operational efficiency and compliance

Support recruiting, onboarding, and training of new paralegal staff

Monitor deadlines, workload metrics, and quality control alongside the docketing and legal operations teams

Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives across the IP practice

Contribute to firm-wide IP operations and strategic initiatives

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 8 years of U.S. patent prosecution experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role

Strong background in law firm operations -

corporate/in-house experience will not be considered

Deep understanding of USPTO rules, procedures, and electronic filing systems (e.g., PAIR, EFS-Web, Patent Center)

Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and/or a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program

Experience managing international IP workflows or global IP operations

Familiarity with IP docketing systems and legal technology platforms

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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