Technical Advisor

McGuireWoods LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm specializing in patent litigation is seeking a Technical Advisor for their Commercial Litigation - Patent group. This role involves analyzing and understanding computer-related technology pertinent to patent cases. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and possess excellent communication and research skills. The position demands a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective planning and organizational skills needed.
• High level of attention to detail expected.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical and latest developments in technology.
• Provide analyses related to patent infringement.
• Perform research on patents for invalidity purposes.
• Convey knowledge about technology and patents to litigation teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Research and problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Master’s Degree or Ph.D. (preferred)

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.

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.