Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science; Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
High attention to detail and self-motivated work ethic.
Proficient research and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and innovative technology platforms.
Responsibilities
Understand historical and latest developments in relevant technology fields.
Analyze applicable technology standards for patent litigation.
Assess technology embodiments and provide infringement analyses.
Examine patents pertinent to litigation and define specific terms.
Conduct research on patents and prior art for invalidity analysis.
Educate litigation teams on technology and patent implications.
Benefits
Hybrid remote work options for better work-life balance.
Access to innovative legal technology tools like Harvey to enhance efficiency and focus on impactful work.
Full 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.
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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About McGuireWoods
McGuireWoods LLP is a US-based international law firm. Their largest offices are in Richmond, Virginia, Charlotte, North Carolina and Chicago, Illinois.
