Job Description
Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC Full time
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
Chicago, United States Posted on 02 / 2+ / 2026
We are a boutique firm located in the heart of Chicago, specializing in United States and foreign patent prosecution and patent counseling.
Our team of practitioners includes many individuals having years of industry experience as engineers and inventors prior to becoming patent attorneys.
A combination of significant real world engineering experience and legal experience results in a highly focused and skilled team of practitioners who provide services to numerous Fortune 500 technology companies.
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 :
• 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.
• 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.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
Candidate Preferences :
• Candidates with a Patent Office Registration Number - a real plus.
J-18808-Ljbffr
Last updated : 2026-0+-22
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
Chicago, United States Posted on 02 / 2+ / 2026
We are a boutique firm located in the heart of Chicago, specializing in United States and foreign patent prosecution and patent counseling.
Our team of practitioners includes many individuals having years of industry experience as engineers and inventors prior to becoming patent attorneys.
A combination of significant real world engineering experience and legal experience results in a highly focused and skilled team of practitioners who provide services to numerous Fortune 500 technology companies.
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 :
• 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.
• 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.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
Candidate Preferences :
• Candidates with a Patent Office Registration Number - a real plus.
J-18808-Ljbffr
Last updated : 2026-0+-22
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