Paralegal

The Knight Institute seeks a recent college graduate or early career professional to support the Institute’s litigation work as a paralegal. The paralegal will be responsible for providing litigation and administrative support to the Institute’s groundbreaking free-speech litigation. The paralegal position is a full-time position based at Columbia University in New York City with a minimum two year commitment. (Read more)

Administrative Coordinator

The Knight Institute seeks an administrative coordinator to help ensure the successful execution of a broad range of administrative and financial tasks using independent judgment, creativity, and top-notch problem-solving skills. The coordinator will manage the daily financial activities of the Institute, oversee day-to-day office operations and events, and provide front-line and high-level administrative and technical support for the Institute. (Read more)

Fall 2025 Legal Fellows

The Knight Institute seeks recent law school graduates interested in working with the Institute as legal fellows. The legal fellows will help litigate groundbreaking First Amendment cases and contribute to the Institute's research and public education initiatives. Fellowships are full-time positions based at Columbia University in New York City. (Read more)

Visiting Research Scholars

The Knight Institute welcomes proposals on a rolling basis from scholars interested in collaborating with the Institute on substantial projects relating to the Institute’s mandate. (Read more)