We are seeking an IP Docketing Supervisor in our Minneapolis or Salt Lake City office. In this role, you will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day workflow of the IP docket team and the daily operations of the firm s high-volume patent, trademark, copyright, and domain name prosecution docket database. In addition, you will play an important role in maintaining data integrity and accuracy related to the firm s client portfolios in the IP docket database. Do you enjoy being proactive to ensure compliance and effective risk management? Are you skilled at troubleshooting and implementing solutions? If so, then we would appreciate hearing from you. Key Responsibilities Include: Supervise day-to-day operations of the IP docket personnel and serve as first-level response to docket questions and inquiries from IP docket personnel and other firm personnel. Guarantee that all deadlines with relation to the IP docket database have been satisfied by the end of each business day by communicating directly with client teams as needed. Evaluate and make recommendations regarding staffing needs, including ensuring that work balance is distributed appropriately among IP docket personnel to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the department. Train IP docket personnel on docket team policies and procedures, and coordinate regular training sessions; train personnel as needed on use of IP docket database. Maintain and execute systems for checking, verifying, and ensuring data integrity of the IP docket database. Work with IP Practice Manager to troubleshoot docket management problems and implement solutions, including database audit, file review, mail review, and/or communication with IP docket personnel. Assist with maintaining and enhancing functionality of the IP docket database, including coordinating with the IP docket database vendor and Information Services personnel to ensure that the IP docket database is sustained and upgraded as necessary. Work with IP Practice Manager to enforce best practices, established performance requirements, and process improvements to ensure high-level service is consistently provided and risk management is achieved. Stay up-to-date with changes to Intellectual Property rules and regulations, and work with IP Practice Manager to review impact and implement country law updates to docketing procedures and IP docket database to ensure continued compliance with local requirements. Assist the IP Projects Specialist with coordinating resources on client intake and transfer out processes; assist with providing docket-based reports upon request. Perform other duties not listed above as requested. About Dorsey: Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology. Dorsey offers a competitive pay and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); a generous paid time off policy; retirement savings plan; profit sharing contribution; paid holidays; paid parental leave, paid volunteer day; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 confidential employee assistance program; and more! (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria). Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperativ culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including: - Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab) - Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers) - 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign) - Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum) - Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption) Reasonable Accommodations: Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178. How to Apply: Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the Careers section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey s online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email. Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify. The pay range for this position in Colorado only is an annual salary of $82,000 to $103,000. This range represents Dorsey s good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the candidate s experience, qualifications, skills and location and may fall outside of the range indicated. Applications will be accepted through July 8, 2024. Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.