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Experienced Engineer - Patent Engineer

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026

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. We work with clients within the automotive and aerospace sectors, telecommunications and software industries, with artificial intelligence and wireless technologies, the oil and gas industry and consumer products, as well as, biomedical devices and instrumentation and valve technologies - to name a few.


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.


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


Compensation:

  • The salary range for this position is $85,000-$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. If using LinkedIn Easy Apply, additional documents (transcript, cover letter) can be emailed to boconnor@hfzlaw.com (Bill O'Connor)


- 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.

Salary : $85,000 - $105,000

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