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Practice Group Research Liaison - Intellectual Property

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP · Atlanta, GA · 2 days ago
Hybrid$85k–$125k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Practice Department Research Liaison is responsible for delivering expert-level research services and strategic guidance to attorneys and staff in assigned practice groups. This role partners with teams throughout Knowledge Management & Innovation (KM&I) to drive knowledge management initiatives, champion adoption of emerging technologies, and lead strategic innovation efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead designated content areas as the primary Subject Matter Expert for Intellectual Property, Health Care + Life Sciences, Real Estate, and Privacy + Cyber, delivering in-depth knowledge and strategic guidance to the practice groups.

  • Lead collaboration with practice management, practice group leadership, KM&I, and other administrative departments to assess, understand, and address research and information needs.

  • Champion opportunities to pilot new technologies, tools, and workflows that enhance legal service delivery, including product evaluations, feedback collection, and driving adoption of new firm technologies.

  • Support attorney engagement through consultations, providing actionable recommendations, including research, knowledge management, and technology-enabled solutions.

  • Collaborate with the Knowledge Management & AI Partner (KMAIP) to coordinate practice group engagement, identify use cases, and facilitate the adoption of AI tools and knowledge solutions.

  • Develop and deliver tailored, comprehensive training curricula and materials to assigned practice groups, ensuring attorneys and staff achieve awareness and proficiency in using appropriate resources.

  • Evaluate resources and make recommendations regarding their acquisition, renewal, or cancellation; lead trials of new research resources, evaluating their potential value and applicability to assigned practice groups; drive successful implementation of any new or enhanced research resources.

  • Stay current on technological advancements in assigned content areas, and proactively communicate relevant updates to practice groups, firm administrative departments, and the KM&I team.

  • Drive engagement with practice group attorneys to surface reusable content and champion awareness of knowledge repositories, model documents, and best practice resources.

  • Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives, including the coordination of practice group knowledge roundtables, content reviews, and knowledge audit activities.

  • Provide regular reporting to the Practice Department Research Liaison Manager on knowledge management and innovation activities, adoption metrics, and emerging opportunities.

  • Work closely with the Knowledge Management & Innovation Program Director on projects as they relate to the assigned practice groups served and Knowledge Management & Innovation projects throughout the firm where the Liaison can support or lead project.

  • Provide backup support to the research team during high-demand periods or staff absences.

Requirements

  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a law firm environment.

  • Minimum of five (5) years of legal research experience.

  • Advanced experience with Derwent Patent Search, PatentAdvisor, Corsearch, Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, VitalLaw, Lex Machina, CourtLink, Docket Alarm, Courthouse News, Manzama, and practice specific research and practice applications.

  • Experience with generative AI solutions, both general and legal research related.

  • Experience supporting technology adoption initiatives or change management efforts within a professional services environment.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, iManage and other firm applications.

Qualifications

  • JD OR MLIS/MLS.

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