Patent Prosecution And Litigation Technical Advisor

Job Title:
Patent Prosecution and Litigation Technical Advisor (Electrical Engineering & Software)

Job Location:
Columbia, SC

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking a skilled Technical Advisor to join their Patent Prosecution & Litigation team, specifically focusing on Electrical Engineering & Software. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in various patent prosecution and litigation matters, offering technical expertise to help advance client cases in the fields of electrical engineering and software technologies. The role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong technical backgrounds to contribute in a legal setting, even without prior intellectual property experience.

Duties:

• Collaborate with attorneys to analyze complex technical issues related to patent prosecution and litigation.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise on patent filings, legal briefs, and patent-related matters.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing patent claims and related documents.
• Conduct technical research to support patent strategies, including relevant standards such as 5G, 6G, and 3GPP.
• Review and summarize technical materials, including patents, publications, and related engineering documentation.
• Communicate technical findings to both legal teams and clients in clear, understandable terms.
• Assist with legal research and due diligence in support of ongoing patent cases.
• Maintain strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple ongoing projects.

Requirements:

• Strong background in electrical engineering, computer science, or related fields.
• No previous intellectual property experience is required, though a keen interest in the field is important.
• Familiarity with wireless communication technologies (5G, 6G, 3GPP standards) is preferred but not mandatory.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.

Education:

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

Skills:

• Proficiency in technical analysis and research.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with patent law and intellectual property (IP) concepts is a plus, but not required.

Job Location:

• Columbia, SC

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and vacation days.
• Potential for discretionary performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to cutting-edge patent law in the tech industry.

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.