Hybrid Remote Tech Patent Advisor

Talentify; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote option

Access to Harvey AI tool

Job summary

McGuireWoods seeks a Technical Advisor to support patent litigation teams by analyzing and understanding computer-related technology involved in cases. You will study technology standards and patent families, perform prior art searches, and translate complex tech concepts for legal teams.

Ideal candidates have advanced engineering degrees, exceptional communication, and strong research skills, with the ability to work under deadlines in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with initiative.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to handle confidential communications.
• Excellent research and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work under time restraints and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Understands developments in technology areas related to patent litigation.
• Analyzes standards and technology embodiments relevant to cases.
• Analyzes patents and patent families and provides industry definitions.
• Performs prior art research for invalidity and other analyses.
• Conveys knowledge to litigation teams about tech, products and patents.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Self-motivated

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Research skills

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Harvey AI tool

Job description

McGuireWoods seeks a Technical Advisor to support patent litigation teams by analyzing and understanding computer-related technology involved in cases. You will study technology standards and patent families, perform prior art searches, and translate complex tech concepts for legal teams.

Ideal candidates have advanced engineering degrees, exceptional communication, and strong research skills, with the ability to work under deadlines in a hybrid work environment.