Technical Advisor

McGuireWoods LLP; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Technical Advisor to join its Commercial Litigation - Patent group in Raleigh, NC. The role requires an understanding of computer-related technology and involves analyzing patents for litigation matters. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, with excellent communication and analytical skills. The firm offers a hybrid work model, promoting flexibility and a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; higher degrees preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are necessary.
• Must possess strong research, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience with innovative technology platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and understand relevant technology for patent litigation.
• Research patents and prior art related to technology.
• Convey technological knowledge to litigation teams.
• Analyze standards and embodiments related to patent matters.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Research and problem solving skills

Ability to analyze and conclude

PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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. 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.

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