tellectual Property Associate SoftwareAI Focus 22019 Florham Park

Vanguard-IP; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP in Florham Park, New Jersey, is looking for a legal professional with experience in patent prosecution. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background in computer science or a related field and be adept at managing multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Key requirements include admission to the New Jersey bar and USPTO registration. Responsibilities involve working with software-based inventions and supporting innovation-driven sectors.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in patent prosecution within a law firm or corporate legal environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with software-based inventions.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Patent prosecution experience

Technical background in computer science

Education

Advanced degree in a related field

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