IP Technology & Automation Manager
Core
Manage opportunities to improve IP client services workflows and legal service delivery through automation, AI, systems integration, and process improvement.
Role type
Manager, IP Technology & Automation
Builds
Automated workflows, AI solutions, and integrated systems for IP legal service delivery
Domain
Intellectual Property (Patent Law) + Legal Technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Workflow automation, process improvement, systems integration, AI concepts, project management, requirements gathering, user acceptance testing, USPTO/international patent database navigation, legal operations knowledge
Preferred skills
Supervisory experience, law firm environment experience, USPTO rules/procedures knowledge (MPEP, 37 C.F.R.)
Technologies
Microsoft Office, iManage, USPTO PatentCenter, WIPO Patentscope, EPO Patent Register, CIPO
Responsibilities
Collaborate with IP Client Services leaders to understand operational needs and workflow challenges; Evaluate workflows to identify automation and process improvement opportunities; Manage and prioritize automation, AI, and integration projects from requirements to implementation; Coordinate cross-functional teams to assess automation opportunities and support solution development; Implement new workflows and tools, managing change management, training, and adoption; Serve as local office IP Services manager resource for daily operations and practitioner support
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team coordination
