Principle Director of Patent Operations

A nationally recognized AM Law 200 firm with 500+ attorneys providing comprehensive legal services to innovative companies from startups to global enterprises.

Role

This individual will partner closely with the firm’s patent attorneys, practice group leaders, and C-suite to design, implement, and continuously improve high-volume, high-quality patent prosecution and portfolio management operations. The role combines strategic oversight, process optimization, technology leadership, and people management in a fast-paced, client-service-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end patent prosecution support for U.S. and foreign filings (docketing, formalities, IDS management, annuity payments, assignment recordation, portfolio reporting).
• Lead a team of paralegals, docketing specialists, formalities clerks, and annuity coordinators across multiple offices / time zones.
• Drive adoption and maximization of IP management systems (Anaqua, IPfolio, Lecorpio, FoundationIP, Pattsy Wave, etc.) and related tools (e.g., AppColl, ClaimMaster, USPTO Patent Center integrations).
• Partner with billing and finance teams on patent-related cost recovery, client-specific outside counsel guidelines, and e‑billing compliance.
• Design and deliver training programs for new attorneys, lateral hires, and staff on patent rules, best practices, and firm systems.

Qualifications

How to Apply

Please send me your resume to cm@libertyjobs.com

Please add me on LinkedIn!

I look forward to working with you!

Chris McFarland

Liberty Personnel Services

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