<p>A well-established intellectual property law firm is seeking an experienced <strong>IP Operations Manager</strong> to oversee patent prosecution support and docketing operations. This leadership role combines team management, process improvement, technology implementation, and hands-on patent prosecution support. The ideal candidate will bring deep IP experience, strong operational skills, and a passion for improving efficiency through technology, automation, and best practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop patent prosecution paralegal and docketing teams.</li><li>Manage workloads, staffing priorities, and deadline-sensitive work.</li><li>Improve workflows, procedures, training programs, and quality-control processes.</li><li>Evaluate and implement technology, automation, AI tools, and operational enhancements.</li><li>Partner with attorneys, staff, vendors, and leadership to support firm needs.</li><li>Oversee relationships with outside service providers and vendors.</li><li>Provide hands-on patent prosecution and docketing support as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a sharp, detail-driven Investment Operations Analyst to support an investment loan portfolio in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will help maintain accurate reporting, evaluate loan and portfolio performance, and strengthen day-to-day operational controls across investment activity. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys working with financial data, improving processes, and partnering with internal teams and external service providers to keep operations running smoothly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead recurring financial reporting activities for the investment portfolio, ensuring information is complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Review monthly investor remittance activity and reconcile loan-level data, including interest accruals, payoff activity, and delinquency reporting.</p><p>• Compile month-end portfolio metrics for lending partners and validate key balances such as principal, and interest reserve positions.</p><p>• Verify the accuracy and consistency of data tied to newly acquired assets before it is incorporated into reporting and monitoring processes.</p><p>• Support loan funding administration by assessing draw requests against project progress and facilitating timely disbursements to contractors.</p><p>• Coordinate data gathering and reconciliation efforts across internal records, servicers, fund administrators, and other external providers.</p><p>• Produce and maintain portfolio performance reports and track records to support ongoing analysis and management oversight.</p><p>• Monitor cash activity across the portfolio and assist with capital calls, drawdowns, and investor distribution processing.</p><p>• Respond to investor information requests and contribute to due diligence materials, ad hoc analyses, and special projects as needed.</p>