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CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for a Paralegal I.

**Type:** Contract

**Job Title:** Paralegal I

**Location:** Corning, NY

_candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Corning, NY_

**Pay Rate:** Based on experience

**Work Hours:** M–F, 8:00am–5:00pm

**Education:** Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Description

This position supports a Patent Paralegal role within the Law Department and contributes to the operational excellence of the Intellectual Property (IP) Department. The Paralegal I will provide legal assistance and perform a variety of legal-related tasks, including document preparation, review, docket management, research, and cross-functional coordination.

Requirements:

+ Minimum of an Associate’s degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience

+ Demonstrated strong attention to detail (must be reflected on resume or evident in interview)

+ Excellent communication and organizational skills

+ Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat

+ Ability to handle confidential documents and exercise sound judgment

+ Strong ability to multitask and meet deadlines with high-quality, accurate work

Required Qualifications

_Education:_

+ Associate’s Degree or equivalent education required

+ 2-year college degree required

+ 4-year college degree preferred

_Qualifications:_

+ 1+ years of relevant work experience

+ Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols

+ Experience handling legal documentation and managing dockets

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills

+ Paralegal certification is a plus

Roles & Responsibilities:

+ Support patent attorneys by managing IP-related data and documents

+ Coordinate with internal teams and external law firms to prepare and submit patent filings to the USPTO and other global patent offices

+ Draft assignments, declarations, and other legal templates for attorney review

+ Ensure proper formatting and compliance of patent submissions

+ Prepare and assist with attorney docket management and reporting

Additional Information

+ No third party resumes will be accepted

+ Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted

+ CTG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws

+ All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third party vendors)

+ CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

+ CTG is an E-Verify Company

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below or email your Word version resume and salary expectations to [email protected].

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com .

Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.