IP Docketing Manager

Akerman • New York, New York • Posted July 21, 2026

Position Overview

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States. 

Akerman is seeking an IP Docketing Manager. The IP Docketing Manager will lead and oversee the Firm’s intellectual property docketing function across U.S. and foreign patent and trademark matters. This role combines deep technical IP knowledge with people leadership, systems ownership, and process improvement. The IP Docketing Manager serves as a trusted resource to attorneys, paralegals, and firm leadership while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence in a deadline‑driven environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and evaluate IP docketing professionals across experience levels; set performance expectations and support ongoing development and cross‑training

  • Allocate workloads, manage coverage, and ensure deadlines, service levels, and quality standards are consistently met