IP Research Specialist [Remote]

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an IP Research Specialist in the United States.

This role sits at the intersection of legal research, data intelligence, and intellectual property expertise, supporting leading law firm clients with high-quality, time-sensitive research outputs. You will be responsible for delivering precise and actionable insights across patents, trademarks, copyrights, and broader IP domains, leveraging advanced legal and business research platforms. Working fully remotely, you will collaborate closely with legal teams to interpret complex information needs and translate them into structured research deliverables. The position requires strong analytical thinking, deep familiarity with IP databases, and the ability to synthesize large volumes of information into clear findings. You will play a key role in ensuring research accuracy, reliability, and strategic relevance across multiple client requests. This is an opportunity to contribute to a highly specialized research environment where precision and responsiveness are critical.

Accountabilities:

• Conduct in-depth legal, business, and intellectual property research using a wide range of legal and non-legal databases to support client needs.
• Perform structured reference interviews to clarify research objectives and deliver concise, actionable findings tailored to attorney requirements.
• Evaluate and select appropriate research tools and sources based on accuracy, relevance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Leverage specialized IP and legal platforms such as Darts-IP, LexisNexis TotalPatent One, Derwent Innovation, USPTO databases, Saegis, Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, PACER, and Lex Machina.
• Manage research requests through tracking systems, ensuring timely delivery, proper documentation, and workflow organization.
• Stay current with developments in legal research, intellectual property trends, and industry best practices through continuous professional learning.
• Support knowledge sharing and contribute to a high-performing, service-oriented research environment.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) or equivalent professional experience in legal or intellectual property research; Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in legal research within a law firm, academic law library, special library, or research-focused organization.
• Strong expertise in legal and business research platforms, including Lexis, Westlaw, and related databases.
• Proven experience conducting intellectual property research across patents, trademarks, copyrights, and litigation analytics.
• Familiarity with global IP filings, prosecution histories, and IP analytics tools is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with a strong client-service orientation and ability to present complex findings clearly.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and effective in both independent and collaborative team environments.

Benefits:

• Fully remote work flexibility across the United States.
• Opportunity to work on high-value intellectual property matters for leading legal clients.
• Exposure to advanced legal research tools and specialized IP intelligence platforms.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and expertise.
• Professional development opportunities and involvement in legal research communities and associations.
• Collaborative, expert-driven environment within a globally integrated organization.
• Strong emphasis on learning, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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