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Patent Engineer -Experienced Engineer

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLCChicago, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$80k - $105k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Description
Hanley, Flight and Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ), a patent prosecution law firm located in downtown Chicago, is seeking engineers with industry experience to train to be patent engineers. As a patent engineer at HFZ, you will use your engineering skills to protect a wide range of cutting-edge technologies for some of the most innovative companies in the world. Patent Engineers can experience rapid career advancement and pay escalation opportunities by becoming patent agents, and attending a part-time law school program with the goal of becoming a patent attorney.This is an in-office, Chicago-based role with hybrid flexibility. This is not a remote position.

Compensation:
  • Thesalary range for this position is $80,000-$105,000. Actual salary willvary and may be above or below this range based on experience.
  • Year-end bonus potential - discretionary and based on productivity.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Programincludes Health, Life and Disability Insurance and available Dental andVision insurance.
  • 401K plan.
  • This is an in-office,Chicago-based role with hybrid flexibility.

-Please provide a cover letter, resume, and any/all of your engineering transcripts.

ATTN:

-Bill O'Connor Recruitment Manager

-Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC is committed to diversity as a core value of the firm. We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. A diverse and inclusive workforce enriches our work experience and enhances the value of our legal services. HFZ is an Equal Opportunity/ M/F/Vet/Disabled Employer.

Requirements

Candidates are required to have:

-at least two years of engineering-related work experience,

-the desire to become a patent attorney,

-an ELECTRICAL, COMPUTER, BIOMEDICAL and MECHANICAL engineering undergraduate degree or COMPUTER SCIENCE degree.

-excellent academic credentials, and

-strong analytical and writing skills.

Candidate Preferences:

-candidates with an official LSAT score - a real plus

-candidates with a Patent Office Registration Number - a real plus

Benefits
  • Comprehensive Benefits Programincludes Health, Life and Disability Insurance and available Dental andVision insurance.
  • 401K plan.

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