Technical Advisor

Talentify; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote option

Job summary

McGuireWoods is seeking a Technical Advisor to support the Commercial Litigation - Patent group by analyzing and understanding computer-related technology in patent matters.

You will work with patent teams to interpret technology, assess standards, and analyze patents and prior art for infringement and invalidity issues. The firm offers a hybrid remote option and values clear communication and initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and initiative.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Understands developments in technology relevant to patent litigation.
• Analyzes standards and technology embodiments related to the cases.
• Analyzes patents and patent families for infringement and invalidity.
• Provides analyses and industry definitions for terms in patents.
• Conducts research on patents and prior art.
• Conveys knowledge to litigation teams about technology and patents.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Research and problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

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.