tellectual Property Associate – Software/AI Focus #22019 Florham Park

Vanguard-IP; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP is seeking a legal professional with prior experience in patent prosecution, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal environment. Candidates should have a technical background in computer science, software engineering, or a related field and possess strong legal writing and analytical skills.

Admission to the New Jersey bar is required, with New York bar admission being preferred. Applicants should have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in patent prosecution within a law firm or corporate legal environment.
• Technical background in computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, or a related field.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Software-based inventions

Education

Technical background in computer science, software engineering, or related field

Admission to the New Jersey bar

USPTO registration

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience in patent prosecution within a law firm or corporate legal environment
• Technical background in computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, or a related field (advanced degree preferred but not required)
• Demonstrated experience working with software-based inventions, including user interfaces, algorithms, or platform technologies
• Exposure to a range of industries (e.g., healthcare technologies, fintech, or other innovation-driven sectors) preferred
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Admission to the New Jersey bar required and New York bar preferred
• USPTO registration required