Technical Advisor
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
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.
Benefits
- Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
