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Library, Research Manager

consilioBaltimore, MDSenior L5

$120,000-$140,000

Our law firm client is seeking a Manager of Research Services to lead and elevate its research function supporting attorneys, patent professionals, and firm leadership across a nationally recognized Intellectual Property practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced legal research, library, or knowledge management professional who enjoys leading teams, leveraging emerging technologies, and serving as a strategic partner to attorneys in a sophisticated IP environment.
What You'll Do: As the Manager of Research Services, you will oversee all aspects of the firm's research operations, including:✅ Managing complex legal, regulatory, legislative, patent, trademark, and competitive intelligence research✅ Leading and developing a team of research analysts and information professionals✅ Overseeing research workflows, service standards, turnaround expectations, and quality control✅ Managing relationships with vendors such as Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, Docket Navigator, Lex Machina, and patent/trademark research providers✅ Evaluating and implementing innovative research technologies, including AI-powered research tools✅ Delivering training programs for attorneys, patent agents, and staff on research resources and best practices✅ Partnering with firm leadership on strategic initiatives, business development support, litigation research, and knowledge-sharing programs
Ideal Background: We're interested in speaking with professionals who possess:
  • 5+ years of legal research, law library, knowledge management, or research services experience within a law firm or professional services environment
  • 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 intellectual property, litigation, patent, or trademark practices is highly desirable
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, MLA a plus Why Consider This Opportunity?
  • Hybrid work schedule (minimum two days in office)
  • Competitive compensation: $120,000-$140,000 base salary
  • Annual bonus eligibility
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Generous PTO
  • 35-hour work week
  • Collaborative and supportive firm culture
If you have the expertise and drive to contribute to the Intellectual Property team, we encourage you to apply and join a firm that champions innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Apply now to take the next step in your career! ELS Consilio Direct Hire Division staffs’ positions for Consilio clients and does not staff for internal corporate positions Consilio. Equal Opportunity Employer Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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