IP US Patent Manager

Washington DC, USFull-time$130k–$195k2026-10-24 → 2026-11-10

Hybrid

Core

Provide leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight for the US Filing Specialist (USFS) team, managing caseloads, client assignments, and workflow efficiency to support patent practitioners.

Role type

Senior IC client service manager (IP)

Builds

Client service operations and team performance for US patent filing

Domain

Intellectual property / Legal services

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Team leadership, workload management, process improvement, quality control, project management, data analysis, time tracking, business planning, workflow automation

Preferred skills

Supervisory experience in professional services, law firm experience, USPTO database navigation, knowledge of USPTO procedures and MPEP rules

Technologies

Microsoft Office, iManage, USPTO systems (PatentCenter), WIPO Patentscope

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day performance of USFS Supervisors and Leads, develop metrics to drive team performance, propose and implement annual business plan, conduct quality control reviews, identify opportunities for workflow automation, ensure accurate time entry and realization rates, coordinate staffing needs.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

About cooley

Cooley is a global law firm with an expansive practice and more than 3,000 employees and partners worldwide. We value and celebrate diverse perspectives and strive to create a workplace where every individual can thrive. At the core of Cooley’s success is the exceptional talent and unwavering spirit of our people. We embrace individuality while fostering a ‘one-firm’ culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. Our people are the foundation of our success and the driving force behind everything we do.