Adams & Martin Group
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced IP Paralegal Manager to lead and oversee our U.S. Patent Prosecution Paralegal Team. This critical leadership position will manage a team of 17 paralegals, ensure top-tier support for patent prosecution matters, and drive improvements in processes and consistency across our Intellectual Property practice.
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully. This role is ideal for a seasoned IP professional with deep expertise in U.S. patent prosecution, strong leadership abilities, and a proven track record within a law firm environment. Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of 17 U.S. patent prosecution paralegals, including assignments, workload balancing, and performance management. Serve as the escalation point for complex prosecution tasks and procedural matters. Collaborate with attorneys, docketing, and legal support teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of prosecution support. Create and implement best practices to promote efficiency, consistency, and regulatory compliance. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of new paralegals. Evaluate team and individual performance; provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities. Partner with legal operations and docketing teams to monitor deadlines, ensure quality control, and assess workload metrics. Drive process improvements and contribute to firm-wide IP initiatives. Required Qualifications
Minimum 8 years of U.S. patent prosecution experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity. Must have prior experience working in a law firm (corporate/in-house backgrounds will not be considered). Deep knowledge of USPTO rules, procedures, and electronic filing systems (e.g., EFS-Web, Patent Center). Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program. Experience managing international workflows or in global IP operations. 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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We are seeking a highly experienced IP Paralegal Manager to lead and oversee our U.S. Patent Prosecution Paralegal Team. This critical leadership position will manage a team of 17 paralegals, ensure top-tier support for patent prosecution matters, and drive improvements in processes and consistency across our Intellectual Property practice.
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully. This role is ideal for a seasoned IP professional with deep expertise in U.S. patent prosecution, strong leadership abilities, and a proven track record within a law firm environment. Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of 17 U.S. patent prosecution paralegals, including assignments, workload balancing, and performance management. Serve as the escalation point for complex prosecution tasks and procedural matters. Collaborate with attorneys, docketing, and legal support teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of prosecution support. Create and implement best practices to promote efficiency, consistency, and regulatory compliance. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of new paralegals. Evaluate team and individual performance; provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities. Partner with legal operations and docketing teams to monitor deadlines, ensure quality control, and assess workload metrics. Drive process improvements and contribute to firm-wide IP initiatives. Required Qualifications
Minimum 8 years of U.S. patent prosecution experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity. Must have prior experience working in a law firm (corporate/in-house backgrounds will not be considered). Deep knowledge of USPTO rules, procedures, and electronic filing systems (e.g., EFS-Web, Patent Center). Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program. Experience managing international workflows or in global IP operations. 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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