Patent Prosecution And Litigation Technical Advisor

Job Title: Patent Prosecution And Litigation Technical Advisor

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm located in Washington, DC, is seeking a Technical Advisor to support its Patent Prosecution & Litigation practice group, specifically within the Electrical Engineering & Software team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields to contribute to high-impact work in patent law, with a focus on the evolving technologies in wireless communication systems.

Duties:

• Support the preparation and prosecution of patent applications related to electrical engineering and software technologies.
• Assist with the analysis of technical aspects of patents in the context of patent litigation and prosecution.
• Guide emerging technologies, including wireless communication systems and related standards.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and other professionals to develop patent strategies.
• Review and summarize technical documents and communicate findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to research on patent trends and technological innovations in electrical engineering and software.

Requirements:

• Strong technical background with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• No prior intellectual property experience is required; training will be provided.
• Knowledge of wireless communication technologies, including 5G, 6G, and 3GPP standards is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Team-oriented with a proactive attitude toward collaboration.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Skills:

• Technical expertise in electrical engineering, computer science, or software.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical and legal documents.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of wireless technologies (5G/6G) and related standards is highly desirable.

Job Location: Washington, DC

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• Paid Days Off (PDO) and vacation days.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Opportunity for professional development in a growing practice.

This rapidly growing firm has some serious chops with regards to the energy and natural resources, financial, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, retail, transportation, life sciences, communications, and health care sectors. Given the firm?s growth status, this firm promises multiple opportunities for associates to catch a wave and get in on the ground floor of something big.