Technical Advisor, Patent Litigation – Software and Technology

Job overview

Technical Advisor, Patent Litigation – Software and Technology is an onsite role in New York, NY. The posting lists $45–$60 per hour. Direct Counsel is seeking an advisor to support an intellectual property litigation team on technology-driven disputes involving patents, trade secrets, and copyrights. The role applies technical analysis to litigation matters and helps attorneys develop case strategy and technical arguments. It contributes through infringement and invalidity analysis, prior art research, software and algorithm review, and support for expert reports, discovery, and case preparation.

What you'll do

• Conduct technical analysis for patent and IP litigation
• perform infringement and non-infringement analyses
• lead and coordinate prior art searches and assist with invalidity analysis
• collaborate with attorneys on case strategy and technical arguments
• analyze software systems, algorithms, and digital technologies
• assist with expert reports, discovery, and case preparation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

technical advisor

patent litigation

software and technology

direct counsel

new york ny

$45–$60 per hour

prior art searches

invalidity analysis

infringement analysis

software systems

algorithms

litigation support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Engagement is expected to last 3–6 months, with possible extension based on case needs and performance.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.