IP Paralegal Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for an IP Paralegal Manager to join our team in our Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York or Washington D.C. offices. 

This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices.  

The primary function of this position is to provide daily supervision and support to patent and trademark paralegals firmwide, to ensure they are meeting the needs and goals of the firm by producing timely, high quality work product and client service. This position also ensures high utilization by managing and rebalancing caseloads, assesses performance, establishes goal-setting objectives, advises on policies and procedures, and works with the Associate Director of IP Operations on projects and initiatives.

At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

On a typical day you will:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of IP paralegals
• Manage and rebalance paralegal caseloads as needed based on skill, capacity, and urgency, to ensure quality work and high utilization of timekeepers
• Promote continuing education and skills advancement; provide opportunities for training
• Ensure compliance with ethical, procedural, and firm standards
• Monitor and ensure that patent and trademark paralegal work product is timely, accurate and meets the needs of attorneys and clients
• Efficiently manage complex and challenging workflows and cross office coverage; track overtime usage in support of budget management; promote positive change and take a proactive approach to problem solving
• Provide day to day supervision, manage time and attendance, payroll approvals, and expense reimbursements for patent and trademark paralegals; conduct semi-annual check-ins with goal-setting
• Provide employee relations support in collaboration with IP Leadership and the Human Resources team
• Manage recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of patent and trademark paralegals

Join us if you have:

• 8+ years’ experience in a law firm or in house legal department environment is required
• Experience leading in a supervisory/management role supervising staff is required 
• Bachelor of Arts degree preferred
• Paralegal certification preferred
• Subject matter expertise in rules and procedures in multiple areas of intellectual property (e.g., patent, trademark, and copyright) is required
• Ability to supervise a team of 20+ paralegals; creating a positive working environment for a team of employees, investing in their successes and being a leader by example
• General management and leadership skills, including effective communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to interact effectively with persons at all levels of the organization
• Outstanding customer service skills, professional demeanor, discretion and flexibility; set high goals or standards of performance for self and direct reports rather than having standards imposed by others
• Ability to manage stressful situations in a calm, professional and positive manner required; anticipating potential conflicts and having the ability to reach satisfactory resolution
• High degree of sensitivity for confidential matters
• Demonstrated ability to use MS Office products required specifically Excel and Word

Who We Are

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

What’s in it For You?

DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:

• 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

This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.

Washington State  

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $157,000 to $178,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, 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, 11 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program.  For full-time employees, the initial vacation benefit is 15 days per year and 11 days of sick leave per year, accrued bi-weekly. Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

California

The annualized salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $160,000 to $179,000; and in San Francisco is $179,000 to $204,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, 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, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

New York

The annualized salary range for this position in New York City is $169,000 to $193,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, 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, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

District of Columbia

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington D.C. is $161,000 to $177,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, 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, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. Learn more about the firm’s commitment to DEI here:www.dwt.com/dei. 

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email humanresources_confidential@dwt.com.  

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