Technical Advisor

Talentify; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuireWoods is seeking a Technical Advisor to join the Commercial Litigation - Patent group in Houston. You will assist patent teams by analyzing and understanding computer-related technology at issue in diverse matters.

The role requires strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to conduct prior art research and explain complex concepts to litigators. A tech background in EE or CS is preferred.

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, PowerPoint, etc.
• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms - Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool.

Responsibilities

• Understands the historical and latest developments in technology areas relevant to patent litigation.
• Analyzes standards applicable in technology areas and provides analyses.
• Analyzes embodiments of technology and provides analyses relating to patent infringement and non-infringement.
• Analyzes patents and patent families at issue and provides industry definitions.
• Performs research and analyzes patents and prior art for invalidity purposes.
• Conveys knowledge and teaches litigation teams about technology, products and patents at issue.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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.