Technical Advisor

Talentify; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote option

Access to Harvey AI tool

Job summary

McGuireWoods seeks a Technical Advisor to support patent litigation teams by analyzing and understanding computer-related technology involved in cases. You will study technology standards and patent families, perform prior art searches, and translate complex tech concepts for legal teams.

Ideal candidates have advanced engineering degrees, exceptional communication, and strong research skills, with the ability to work under deadlines in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. 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.

Responsibilities

• Understands developments in technology areas related to patent litigation.
• Analyzes standards and technology embodiments relevant to cases.
• Analyzes patents and patent families and provides industry definitions.
• Performs prior art research for invalidity and other analyses.
• Conveys knowledge to litigation teams about tech, products and patents.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Self-motivated

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Research skills

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS 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.