IP Litigation Practice Manager

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainor Staffing is seeking an IP Litigation Practice Manager for their Washington, D.C. office. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in legal administration and possess strong project management skills. Responsibilities include supporting operational initiatives, managing team workflows, and collaborating with leadership on budget and staffing. The role is hybrid, requiring 4 days on-site and 1 day of remote work. Salary range is $175,000 – $195,000 annually, based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing practice operations in a law firm.
• Strong project management and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work comfortably with attorneys and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support operational and strategic initiatives for the litigation practice.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting and team management.
• Oversee work allocation across litigation matters.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organization skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

J.D. preferred

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking an IP Litigation Practice Manager to join the team in Washington, D.C. The firm is celebrated for its inclusive culture, innovative approach, and dedication to career development. This position offers meaningful responsibility and the chance to contribute to high-impact legal work in a collegial and growth-oriented environment.

Who You Are

• You have 5+ years of experience managing practice operations, attorney development, or legal administration in a large law firm environment
• Bachelor’s degree required; J.D. preferred
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills
• Comfortable working with attorneys, leadership, and cross-functional teams
• Analytical and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities

What You’ll Do

• Support operational and strategic initiatives for an intellectual property litigation practice
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, staffing, workflow coordination, and team management
• Assist with attorney development, evaluations, mentoring, and training initiatives
• Oversee work allocation and support resource planning across litigation matters
• Collaborate with recruiting, HR, and administrative teams on hiring and integration efforts
• Prepare reporting and analytics to support business and operational decisions
• Help improve internal processes, communication, and practice efficiency

What Success Looks Like

• Practice operations run smoothly across teams and offices
• Attorneys and staff receive strong operational and professional support
• Leadership has clear visibility into staffing, performance, and business trends
• Processes and workflows improve efficiency and collaboration

Salary Range: $175,000 – 195,000 annually, based on experience

Location: Washington, D.C. – Hybrid (4 days on site, 1 WFH)

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.