JPC - 1481Posted Jun 3, 2026

TRADEMARK OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

San Francisco, CA

$141.3k / yrFull TimeOn-site

Skills

trademark prosecution

Job Description

Job Title: Trademark Operations Supervisor

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

Position Type: Full-time

Role Summary:

Client is looking for a Trademark Operations Supervisor to lead the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of our Trademark practice. To supervise support staff, optimize workflows, and partner closely with attorneys, paralegals, and firm leadership to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities:

Supervise Trademark Paralegals, including check-ins, workload management, and performance tracking
Manage billable targets and productivity metrics
Lead onboarding, training, and professional development for the team
Directly manage the Trademark Transfer Specialist and Practice Assistant
Create and maintain procedural manuals; foster a high-performance team culture
Oversee and optimize trademark workflows, redistribute resources as needed, and drive process improvements
Act as a key liaison between attorneys, paralegals, leadership, and support teams
Provide operational insights for staffing and capacity planning; support change management

Qualifications:

5+ years in trademark prosecution operations, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
Deep expertise in U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution, docketing systems, and trademark operations infrastructure
Proven ability to coach, develop, and manage teams
Bachelor’s degree required