Experienced Engineer - Patent Engineer

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life and Disability Insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401 K plan

Year-end bonus potential

Job summary

A patent prosecution law firm is seeking a Patent Engineer in Chicago. Candidates should have engineering experience and the desire to become a patent attorney. This position offers a salary range of $85,000–$105,000 with the potential for year-end bonuses and a comprehensive benefits program, including hybrid flexibility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Use engineering skills to protect a wide range of technologies.
• Work with clients in various industries including automotive, aerospace, and biotechnology.

Skills

Engineering-related work experience

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Patent Engineer, Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC

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, artificial intelligence and wireless technologies, the oil and gas industry and consumer products, as well as biomedical devices and instrumentation and valve technologies.

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.

Qualifications

• At least two years of engineering‑related work experience
• The desire to become a patent attorney
• ELECTRICAL, COMPUTER, BIOMEDICAL engineering background
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong analytical and writing skills

Candidate Preferences

• Official LSAT score (real plus)
• Patent Office Registration Number (real plus)

Compensation

• Salary range: $85,000–$105,000 (actual salary may vary based on experience)
• Year‑end bonus potential – discretionary and based on productivity
• Comprehensive Benefits Program: Health, Life and Disability Insurance; Dental and Vision insurance available
• 401 K plan
• In‑office, Chicago‑based role with hybrid flexibility

Additional Documents

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

Contact

Bill O’Connor, Recruitment Manager. If using LinkedIn Easy Apply, additional documents (transcript, cover letter) can be emailed to [e-mail] (Bill O'Connor).

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Administrative, Legal, and Engineering
• Industries: Law Practice, Legal Services, and Technology, Information and Media