Hybrid IP Research Services Manager

Consilio LLC; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401(k)

Generous PTO

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Consilio LLC seeks a Manager of Research Services to lead its research function for attorneys, patent professionals, and firm leadership across a nationally recognized IP practice. The role drives complex legal and regulatory research, oversees a team of information professionals, and partners with leadership on strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in legal research or KM within a law firm or professional services, strong Westlaw/Lexis skills, and proven management experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal research, law library, knowledge management, or research services experience.
• Strong experience using Westlaw, Lexis, and other advanced legal research platforms.
• Prior team leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
• Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting IP, litigation, patent, or trademark practices is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the firm’s research operations and services.
• Lead and develop a team of research analysts and information professionals.
• Set service standards, turnaround expectations, and quality control.
• Manage relationships with research vendors and tools (Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, Lex Machina).
• Evaluate and implement innovative research technologies, including AI-powered tools.
• Deliver training on resources and best practices for attorneys and staff.
• Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives and knowledge-sharing programs.

Skills

Legal research

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Knowledge management

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Bloomberg Law

Docket Navigator

Lex Machina

Job description

Consilio LLC seeks a Manager of Research Services to lead its research function for attorneys, patent professionals, and firm leadership across a nationally recognized IP practice. The role drives complex legal and regulatory research, oversees a team of information professionals, and partners with leadership on strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in legal research or KM within a law firm or professional services, strong Westlaw/Lexis skills, and proven management experience.