• Paralegal I

    Corning Incorporated (Corning, NY)


    This job posting is for a contingent resource on assignment with Corning Incorporated. This position could provide you with an opportunity to help Corning push the boundaries of technology while enjoying the benefits of working for Magnit. Magnit is a leading, global professional services and technology company and a certified “Great Place to Work” Magnit has been a leader in contingent workforce management since 1991 and work with leading Fortune 500 companies and other large organizations across the world.

     

    Job Title: **Paralegal I**

    Position Details:

    + **Hours/Work Schedule: M-F, 8 am - 5 pm**

    + **100% onsite**

    + **Interview process: Phone screen, then onsite interview**

     

    Minimum Requirements: Associates degree and 1 year of relevant experience. Candidate must demonstrate in resume or by interview strong attention to detail. This is the primary skill the manager is seeking.

    Scope/Purpose of Position:

    Patent Paralegal role within Corning’s Law Department contributing to the operational excellence of the Intellectual Property (IP) Department. Provides legal assistance and performs a variety of legal-related tasks including document preparation, review, docket management, research, and coordination.

    Roles & Responsibilities:

    + Supports patent attorneys for the intake of intellectual property matters and correspondence, managing IP-related data and documents.

    + Communicates with external law firms and internal business and technical contacts and prepares and submits patent applications and other patent filings to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and other patent offices world-wide.

    + Drafts assignments, declarations, and completes templates and other documents for attorney review, as well as filing of such documents.

    + Ensures that the patent filings are complete and submitted in a format acceptable to the USPTO or other patent office and in compliance with Department guidelines.

    + Prepares and assists with managing attorney dockets and running other reports needed for the patent attorneys to effectively manage patent and technology portfolios.

    Required Skills:

    + Ability to read complex documents, flag relevant issues, conduct research, and analyze findings effectively.

    + Strong attention to detail, adherence to protocols, multitasking, and organizational skills to meet deadlines.

    + Ability to work independently or with a team, interact professionally, and deliver high-quality, error-free outputs under pressure.

    + Proficiency with software tools (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat) to manage documents, data, and workload efficiently while improving processes.

    + Skilled in handling confidential documents securely, exercising good judgment, and communicating clearly in writing and orally.

    Required Education:

    + Associate’s degree/equivalent education, or equivalent work experience.

    + 2-year college degree required.

    + 4-year college degree preferred.

    Required Years & Area of Experience:

    + 1+ years of relevant work experience

    Experiences/Education – Desired:

    + Bachelor’s degree/equivalent education, or work experience preferred.

    + Paralegal certification

    Travel:

    + 0-5% Travel Required

    Pay Transparency:

    + This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position is **$19.71/hour - $26.28/hour** .

    + Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met).

    QUALIFICATION/ LICENSURE :

    + **Work Authorization :** Green Card, US Citizen, Other valid work visa

    + **Preferred years of experience :** 1+ Years

    + **Travel Required :** No travel required

    + **Shift timings:** Hours/Work Schedule: M-F, 8 am - 5 pm

     

    Job LocationCorning, New York

     

    PayUSD 19.71 - USD 26.28 Per Hour

     

    Contract Duration6 month(s)

     

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