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Patent Engineer -Experienced Engineer: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for an experienced engineer training to become a patent engineer in a patent prosecution law firm.
  • The Person:The person will use engineering skills to help protect cutting-edge technologies through patent prosecution and will train toward becoming a patent agent and potentially a patent attorney.
  • Requirements:The role requires at least two years of engineering-related work experience, an electrical, computer, biomedical, or mechanical engineering undergraduate degree or computer science degree, excellent academic credentials, and strong analytical and writing skills.

About the role

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:

  • The
    salary range for this position is $80,000-$105,000. Actual salary will
    vary and may be above or below this range based on experience.

  • Year-end bonus potential – discretionary and based on productivity.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Program
    includes Health, Life and Disability Insurance and available Dental and
    Vision 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 Program
    includes Health, Life and Disability Insurance and available Dental and
    Vision insurance.
  • 401K plan.

Published July 6, 2026
Location Chicago, IL
Category None  
Job Type Full-Time