Intellectual Property Attorney

Verrus; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global resources

Collaborative culture

Professional growth opportunities

Client exposure

Access to complex matters

Resources of an international firm

Job summary

Verrus, LLC represents a leading global law firm with a strong New Jersey presence and a broad, sophisticated IP practice focused on software, AI, and emerging technologies.

The New Jersey office provides an established platform within a respected international firm, offering attorneys the chance to work on complex matters for diverse clients while leveraging the resources of a global organization.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment.
• Technical background in computer science, software engineering, AI, or related field.
• Familiarity with software-based inventions, algorithms, platforms, and user interfaces.
• Experience across technology-driven sectors preferred.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Bar admission to the New Jersey Bar required; New York Bar preferred.
• USPTO registration required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications focusing on software, AI, and emerging technologies.
• Prepare responses to Office Actions and support examiner interviews.
• Conduct prior art searches, patentability reviews, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Support portfolio strategy and management aligned with business objectives.
• Prepare claim charts and assist with validity and infringement analyses.
• Collaborate with inventors, technical teams, and legal stakeholders to identify and protect innovations.
• Stay current on developments in AI, software, and emerging technologies relevant to IP strategy.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Portfolio management

NJ Bar admission

USPTO registration

Education

Degree in computer science / software engineering / AI or related technical field

Job description

Our client is a leading global law firm with a strong presence in the New Jersey market and a broad, sophisticated practice spanning numerous areas of business law. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, high-caliber client work, and commitment to delivering practical, commercially focused legal advice.

The New Jersey office offers an established platform within a highly respected international firm, providing attorneys with the opportunity to work on complex matters for a diverse range of clients while benefiting from the resources and reach of a global organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patent Prosecution: Draft, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications, with a focus on software, AI, and emerging technologies.
• Office Actions: Prepare responses and support examiner interviews and prosecution strategy.
• IP Analysis: Conduct prior art searches, patentability reviews, and freedom-to-operate assessments.
• Portfolio Strategy: Support the development and management of patent portfolios aligned with business objectives.
• Patent Analysis: Prepare claim charts and assist with validity and infringement analyses.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with inventors, technical teams, and legal stakeholders to identify and protect innovations.
• Technology Awareness: Stay current on developments in AI, software, and emerging technologies relevant to IP strategy.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience: 2–3 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment.
• Technical Background: Degree or experience in computer science, software engineering, AI, or a related technical field.
• Software & Technology: Familiarity with software-based inventions, including algorithms, platforms, and user interfaces.
• Industry Exposure: Experience across technology-driven sectors is preferred.
• Core Skills: Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Bar Admission: Admission to the New Jersey Bar required; New York Bar preferred.
• USPTO Registration: Registration with the USPTO required.

Benefits of the Firm

• Innovative Work: Work with cutting-edge technologies across a broad range of industries.
• Career Development: Build expertise within a well-established intellectual property practice.
• Client Exposure: Gain direct client interaction and hands-on experience with complex patent matters.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, team-oriented environment that encourages knowledge sharing.
• Professional Growth: Develop your skills and take on increasing responsibility as your career progresses.
• Global Resources: Benefit from the reach, resources, and opportunities of an established international law firm.