<p>A highly respected international law firm is seeking an experienced <strong>Intellectual Property Docketing Operations Lead</strong> to oversee daily IP docketing operations and support a sophisticated patent, trademark, copyright, and domain name practice. This leadership role offers the opportunity to mentor a team of docketing professionals, drive process improvements, maintain critical intellectual property databases, and help ensure compliance with domestic and international IP deadlines and regulations.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented docketing professional with strong technical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and a passion for improving operational efficiency within a complex IP environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the day-to-day operations of the intellectual property docketing function.</li><li>Serve as a primary resource for docket-related questions from attorneys, paralegals, and docketing staff.</li><li>Monitor critical deadlines and ensure timely completion of all docketing-related activities.</li><li>Coordinate workflow distribution and assist with staffing and resource planning.</li><li>Train and mentor docketing professionals, including developing and delivering training programs.</li><li>Maintain data integrity through audits, quality control processes, and database reviews.</li><li>Troubleshoot docketing issues and implement solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Partner with management and technology teams to enhance and optimize the firm's IP docketing platform.</li><li>Work with internal stakeholders to support client onboarding, matter transfers, and reporting requests.</li><li>Stay current on changes in U.S. and international intellectual property laws, regulations, and filing requirements.</li><li>Support firmwide compliance, risk management, and operational best practices.</li></ul><p><br></p>