Hybrid IP Practice Group Director & Operations Leader

Dorsey & Whitney LLP; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Practice Group Director to drive the success of its Patent, Trademark, Regulatory Affairs, Labor & Employment, and Construction Litigation Practice Groups. This hybrid role partners with Practice Group leadership and administrative functions to align priorities, optimize operations, and champion people‑centered processes across groups.

You will lead workflow design, staffing models, budgeting, and collaboration with HR, Finance, Marketing, Knowledge Management,

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to firm and Practice Group leadership on operational, people‑related, and administrative matters; identify needs and opportunities and lead designated initiatives to advance Practice Groups’ priorities.
• Lead operational and systems initiatives within Patent and Trademark practices, including workflow design, staffing models, quality controls, resource allocation, and cross‑department coordination; supervise Intellectual Property Practice Manager.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Information Services, Knowledge Management, Marketing, etc. to advance Practice Groups’ priorities and implement firm initiatives.
• Lead people‑focused initiatives, onboarding/offboarding, succession planning, training and career development, workload management, performance management, compensation, and associate advancement to partnership.
• Coordinate with Finance on budgets, reporting, staffing models, profitability, and matter management; monitor trends to recommend operational enhancements.
• Facilitate client reporting and budget tracking; work with Marketing on cross‑practice initiatives, sponsorships, conferences, RFPs, and intranet content.
• Support Practice Groups’ strategic business plans, clarify priorities, track progress, and help remove roadblocks; promote communication across Practice Groups and admin teams; address morale and retention challenges.

Job description

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Practice Group Director to drive the success of its Patent, Trademark, Regulatory Affairs, Labor & Employment, and Construction Litigation Practice Groups. This hybrid role partners with Practice Group leadership and administrative functions to align priorities, optimize operations, and champion people‑centered processes across groups.

You will lead workflow design, staffing models, budgeting, and collaboration with HR, Finance, Marketing, Knowledge Management,