Jobs
Staff Attorney
The Knight Institute is seeking to hire a staff attorney for a two-year position. Candidates must have litigation experience, preferably in cases seeking to vindicate civil rights or civil liberties. (Read more)
Paralegal
The Knight Institute is seeking to hire a paralegal who will assist the litigation team with legal research, case filings, document management, and related projects. (Read more)
Communications Associate
The Knight Institute is seeking to hire a communications associate to support the Institute's social media, press, and public education programs. (Read more)
Communications Coordinator
The Knight Institute is seeking to hire a communications coordinator to support the systems, workflows, and day-to-day operations of the Institute’s communications program. (Read more)
Fellowships
Legal Fellow
The Knight Institute is seeking to hire one two-year fellow and two one-year fellows starting in the fall of 2027, and welcomes applications from recent law school graduates interested in working with the Institute as legal fellows. (Read more)
Visiting Scholars
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)
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Every year, the Knight Institute brings on interns, legal fellows, and Columbia Law School externs to work with us for defined periods of time. For a brief description of each of these positions along with an overview of our schedule for hiring them read more here.
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