Recruiter - Patent Professionals

Hanley,Flight & Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ), a Chicago patent law firm, is seeking anentry-level Recruiter to help identify, engage, screen, and support candidatesfor patent engineer, patent agent, patent attorney, and professional staffroles. The Recruiter will represent HFZ professionally, provide an organizedand responsive candidate experience, coordinate hiring activity, and assistwith onboarding. This role offers direct experience in specialized legalrecruiting and stakeholder communication while working with HFZ’s RecruitmentManager and Management Committee.

What You’ll Do

·         Assistthe Recruitment Manager with sourcing, outreach, screening, scheduling, andday-to-day recruiting activity for patent engineer, patent agent, patentattorney, and professional staff roles.

·         Maintain accurate recruiting andcandidate-pipeline records, coordinate interview logistics, track follow-upitems and deadlines, and keep candidates and internal stakeholders informed ateach stage of the hiring process.

·         Conduct initial resume reviews andcandidate screens, assessing each applicant’s technical or legal background,communication skills, interest in HFZ, and alignment with the requirements ofthe applicable patent engineer, patent agent, patent attorney, or professionalstaff role.

·         Conductinitial resume reviews and candidate screens, assessing each applicant’stechnical or legal background, communication skills, and alignment with therequirements of the applicable patent engineer, patent agent, patent attorney,or professional staff role.

·         Conduct timely, polished outreach toprospective candidates, introduce HFZ and its patent-focused practice, andserve as a professional representative of the firm throughout the recruitingprocess.

·         Provide candidates with timely schedulingupdates, clear next steps, interview preparation details, and dependablefollow-up throughout the recruiting process.

·         Workin tandem with the Recruitment Manager, the Reception Team, and HFZ’s IT servicein support of a smooth onboarding experience for new employees.

WhatWe’re Looking For

·         Anindividual who is eager to learn recruiting fundamentals, candidate sourcing,interview coordination, and the basics of transitioning a new hire fromcandidacy to employee.

·         A polished and professional communicator who iscomfortable speaking with candidates and representing the firm in interviews,recruiting events, campus outreach, and other external interactions.

·         Clear, consistent and positivecommunication with candidates, the Recruitment Manager and the ManagementCommittee.

·         Proactive and effective interaction withuniversity and college Career Services personnel and, if applicable, outsiderecruiters.

·         Demonstratedability to organize detailed information, manage competing priorities, meetdeadlines, and follow through reliably without losing track of candidate orstakeholder commitments.

·         Curious, proactive, and comfortableasking questions to learn our business and understand the “why” behind thework.

·         Escalate questions or issuesappropriately to ensure alignment and candidate care.

Requirements

Benefits

·         The salary range for this position is$48,000-$52,000. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications. 

·         Health, dental, vision, disability,and life insurance.

·         401K plan.

·         Ongoing mentorship and direct accessto HFZ’s Recruitment Manager.

About the Firm

HFZis a twenty-five-year-old patent law firm that provides high-quality patent prosecution and counselingservices to numerous Fortune 500 companies and global technology leaders. Ourpatent attorneys and professional staff deliver exceptional patent prosecution and portfolio managementservices to a diverse clientele. We offer an inclusive, team-focused environment, ongoing mentorship and career development, excellent work-life balance, and a competitive benefitspackage.