Job Description
Knowledge Management and Innovation Attorney, IP Litigation – Boston
Office Boston Practice Area Intellectual Property Date Posted Nov 01, 2024 Application Deadline Nov 01, 2025
The Knowledge Management and Innovation Attorney – Intellectual Property (the “KM&I Attorney”) will be responsible for delivering a broad portfolio of knowledge services to the Intellectual Property Litigation practice (“IP Litigation Practice”). The KM&I Attorney will work closely with the IP Litigation Practice attorneys and administrative teams at Mintz to manage the creation, updating, organization, and sharing of knowledge assets and intellectual capital, including related to precedent documents, market intelligence, internal reference materials, streamlined processes, training, and business development activities. This role will also support the IP Litigation Practice’s efforts in identifying, evaluating, piloting, implementing, and scaling up innovative technology and tools to enhance legal operations and client service delivery. The KM&I Attorney must have relevant IP Litigation Practice experience, an understanding of knowledge management best practices, and comfort utilizing and implementing new technology. The KM&I Attorney is an integral member of the practice, though not in a traditional billable attorney role. This position reports to the Director of Practice Management and works closely with the IP Litigation Practice leader(s) and various administrative teams at the firm.
Responsibilities:
Determine the IP Litigation Practice’s knowledge management goals related to encouraging a knowledge-sharing culture, and design and implement a plan to meet those objectives including frequent review and assessment through feedback.
Stay abreast of best practices and new technologies related to knowledge management and apply that information to best serve the IP Litigation Practice.
Maintain and facilitate knowledge management tools and portals, including IP Litigation Practice policies and procedures, resource lists, intranet pages, and precedent databases.
Coordinate with IP attorneys to identify, build, and maintain a content library to include briefs, research memos, caselaw and regulatory developments, demand letters, ROGs, complaints, answers, privilege logs, etc., sortable by jurisdiction, standard forms and templates (e.g., settlement agreements), practice checklists, information databases, e-discovery protocols, vendor recommendations (e.g., court reporters, jury consultants, trial graphics), and other knowledge resources.
Collaborate with the firm’s information technology team, vendors, and IP attorneys to identify, prioritize, and integrate technological enhancements and other innovation opportunities (e.g., artificial intelligence-based solutions, document automation, and data analytics), shepherding projects from ideation through pilot, implementation, and adoption to foster the evolution of legal service delivery.
Assist the IP Litigation Practice and business development team by providing data and information to help facilitate the preparation of proposal (RFP) responses and thought leadership presentations, articles, blogs, and webinars.
Implement consistent and effective means of communicating to the IP Litigation Practice the availability and location of knowledge management resources (e.g., form documents and market update resources), technology solutions, and relevant developments that streamline practice processes.
Monitor and evaluate for group discussion legal and industry developments and key trends to help ensure the IP Litigation Practice’s market awareness remains current.
Analyze, question, and improve workflow processes to facilitate matter management, including through process maps and technology solutions.
Work with the firm’s attorney development team to develop internal training programs and materials related to practice issues and knowledge management resources to foster top-quality lawyering by all members of the practice group.
Assume additional responsibilities related to knowledge management and innovation, as requested.
This role requires 60% in office presence; remote work is permissible 40% of the time.
Qualifications:
J.D. degree required.
4 years’ experience in a large law firm working in an IP Litigation Practice setting.
Experience using automation, search, and analytic technologies or other AI-tools, relevant to the IP Litigation Practice (e.g., Relativity, Docket Navigator, Lex Machina, Innography, PatentSight).
Strong ability to communicate technical and legal information effectively to various practice groups, internal stakeholders, and vendors with the ability to positively influence others.
Solid understanding of knowledge management processes, techniques, relevant technologies, and best practices.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in legal software and applications such as iManage and document automation platforms. Ability to quickly get up to speed and master new applications and software is critical.
Experience integrating technology within a law firm, with the end user of the technology piece in mind.
Comfortable analyzing, working with, and presenting data.
Highly responsive, organized, and have strong project management skills, including the successful execution of plans, provision of relevant status updates to stakeholders, and delivery of results.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to gain the respect, trust, and confidence of attorneys and administrative staff.
Deep personal commitment to integrity and the highest standard of ethics related to working with highly confidential information.
Excellent judgment.
Creative and proactive approach to problem solving.
Ability to function in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment, prioritize multiple projects daily, and adjust to shifting priorities.
Facilitate teamwork and identify opportunities to develop new processes and infrastructure.
Demonstrated ability to grasp and implement new concepts quickly.
Strong analytical abilities, resourcefulness, and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a proactive and positive style that fosters collaborative working relationships.
Outstanding sense of customer service with demonstrated ability to instill this in others.
The salary range for this position in NY is 195,000 to $225,000. This position is bonus eligible. Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package.
This job description is a general description of the types of responsibilities that are required of an individual in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required for this job.
