Technical Advisor

Talentify; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote option

Job summary

McGuireWoods is seeking a Technical Advisor to join the Commercial Litigation - Patent group. The role involves assisting patent litigation teams in analyzing and understanding computer-related technology at issue in matters.

The position emphasizes understanding technology, conducting prior art analyses, and conveying knowledge to teams. A hybrid remote option is available to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science; a Master's Degree or Ph.D. is 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; willingness to work with Harvey AI tool.

Responsibilities

• Understands the historical and latest developments in the specific and related areas of technology.
• Analyzes and understands standards applicable in the specific and related areas of technology.
• Analyzes embodiments of the technology, including use of products, methods, and services by clients, and provides analyses relating to patent infringement and non-infringement.
• Analyzes patents in the specific and related areas of technology, including patents and patent families at issue in litigation, and provides industry definitions for specific terms in the patents.
• Performs research and analyzes patents and other prior art in specific and related areas of technology, including for invalidity purposes.
• Conveys knowledge and teaches litigation teams about technology, products, services and patents at issue.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Confidential communications

Research and problem solving

Time management

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Harvey AI tool

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Harvey AI tool

Job description

Overview

McGuireWoods is seeking a Technical Advisor to join our firm's Commercial Litigation - Patent group. The Technical Advisor will assist patent litigation teams in analyzing and understanding computer-related technology at issue in various patent litigation matters.

McGuireWoods, one of the world's leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities

• Understands the historical and latest developments in the specific and related areas of technology.
• Analyzes and understands standards applicable in the specific and related areas of technology.
• Analyzes embodiments of the specific and related areas of technology, including use of products, methods, and services by clients, and provides analyses relating to patent infringement and non-infringement.
• Analyzes patents in the specific and related areas of technology, including patents and patent families at issue in litigation, and provides industry definitions for specific terms in the patents.
• Performs research and analyzes patents and other prior art in specific and related areas of technology, including for invalidity purposes.
• Conveys knowledge and teaches litigation teams about technology, products, services and patents at issue.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science; a Master's Degree or Ph.D. is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Self-motivated.
• High level of initiative.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to employees and management and handle sensitive and/or confidential communications.
• Excellent research and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work under time restraints and deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and conclude.
• PC skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms - our employees also have access to Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool that reduces time spent on routine tasks, allowing you to focus on more meaningful, high-impact work.