Experienced Engineer - Patent Engineer

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus potential

Comprehensive Benefits Program

401K plan

Job summary

A patent prosecution law firm in Chicago seeks engineers to train as patent engineers, utilizing their skills to protect innovative technologies. Candidates should have engineering experience and a desire to become a patent attorney. Comprehensive benefits and competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $105,000 are offered, along with hybrid flexibility. This role is in-office with a focus on collaboration and diversity.

Qualifications

At least two years of engineering-related work experience.
Desire to become a patent attorney.
Excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

Use engineering skills to protect technologies.
Train to become a patent engineer.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent writing skills

Industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Hanley, Flight & 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.

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
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.

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