Job DescriptionHanley, 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:- Thesalary range for this position is $80,000-$105,000. Actual salary willvary and may be above or below this range based on experience.
- Year-end bonus potential - discretionary and based on productivity.
- Comprehensive Benefits Programincludes Health, Life and Disability Insurance and available Dental andVision 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.
RequirementsCandidates 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 Programincludes Health, Life and Disability Insurance and available Dental andVision insurance.
- 401K plan.