Requisition Number: 60569

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets.

We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of life
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

Under the direction of a lead attorney in Intellectual Property (IP), the Legal Assistant will be responsible for administrative and clerical support for Attorneys and Paralegals in the IP COE of Corning’s Law Department. Assist with daily IP administrative tasks including but not limited to: prepping/obtaining signatures for dec packs/POAs, ordering priority doc., generating forms for FF/NF, abandonment forms, inventor info updates, prepping/sending engagement letters, foreign doc requirements, prepping filing receipt corrections, and status inquiries. Additional tasks include meeting scheduling, trip scheduling and expense report generation and submission.

• Associates degree or equivalent experience required.
• 4+ years of administrative, clerical experience.

• High sense of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
• High proficiency in secretarial skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office 2010, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, copiers, and printers.
• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities and detail-oriented work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions.

• Handling/filing of various legal forms
• Scanning/Filing
• Center Mail
• Contact Inventors and set up meeting/signatures
• Schedule meetings, travel and expense report handling
• Coordinate luncheons and ensure meeting room is set up and prepared w/ materials.
• New hires/office moves
• Supports document creation and updates of work product in Word, PPT, Excel

• Excellent organizational and prioritization ability.
• Strong interpersonal and communications ability, including excellent grammar skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work independently, within a team, and with individuals at all levels.
• Notary Public

• High attention to detail, timely and accurate

• Assists in coordinating special projects and department activities
• Gathers information independently using established and well-defined procedures
• Contacts are typically with individuals within own organizations

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Nearest Major Market: Corning