Sr Specialist, Telecom Practice Group

Senior Specialist, Telecom Practice Group

• Knowledge Management & Information Architecture
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  Organize, catalog, and maintain large, complex bodies of telecom regulatory and commercial survey materials gathered from multiple jurisdictions worldwide, ensuring materials are structured for efficient retrieval and analysis. Design, build, and continuously improve AI‑assisted databases and knowledge management systems that enable attorneys to readily extract insights.
• AI‑Driven Research & Analysis
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  Use AI tools—particularly Harvey and Microsoft Copilot—to analyze regulatory and commercial materials, generate insights, identify trends, and support attorney work product across a wide range of telecom matters. Leverage AI to synthesize complex regulatory and commercial information from multiple jurisdictions into clear, actionable summaries, comparative analyses, and reports. Stay current on emerging AI tools, features, and best practices, and proactively identify opportunities to enhance the practice group’s use of technology.
• Workflow Automation & Efficiency
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  Identify, design, and implement automated workflows using AI and productivity tools to streamline administrative, research, and document management processes. Develop templates, macros, and automated processes for recurring tasks such as regulatory filings, survey compilation, data extraction, and report generation. Collaborate with attorneys to continuously improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Practice Group Support
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  Provide comprehensive administrative, research, and operational support including reports, analyses, and multi‑jurisdictional surveys. Create, edit, and maintain documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and other work product. Assist with document management systems, attend team meetings, communicate with clients and attorneys, and participate in special projects.

• Hands‑on experience using AI tools in a professional setting, with specific experience using Harvey and/or Microsoft Copilot strongly preferred.
• Interest and aptitude for emerging legal technology, AI, and innovation in legal service delivery.
• Ability to design, build, and manage databases, knowledge management systems, or structured information repositories.
• Strong information architecture skills, including experience developing taxonomies, tagging systems, and organizational frameworks for large document sets.
• Ability to synthesize complex regulatory and commercial materials from multiple jurisdictions into clear, organized, and actionable formats.
• Experience automating workflows using AI tools, Microsoft 365 (including advanced Excel, Power Automate, SharePoint, or similar), or other productivity platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite:
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail; exceptional organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, fostering positive working relationships across a distributed team.
• Experience with telecom regulatory matters or familiarity with telecom and satellite engineering is helpful but not required.
• Familiarity with legal technology platforms and document management systems is preferred.

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Science, Data Management, Technology, or a related field.

Master’s Degree in Information Science, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.

Four years’ experience in a law firm, professional services environment, legislative setting, federal agency, or corporate legal department, with substantial exposure to telecommunications, regulatory, or technology‑related matters.

The hiring range is $110,866 – $153,178 per year, depending on geographic location. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k). No relocation assistance is provided, and the position does not sponsor immigration. Non‑resident applicants are not eligible for relocation assistance.

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.