The New York Times · 19 hours ago
Paralegal, Media Law and Litigation
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expThe New York Times is committed to independent journalism and seeks an experienced paralegal to join its Legal Department. The paralegal will support the Media Law and Litigation team in managing intellectual property rights and assisting with various stages of the litigation process.
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Responsibilities
At the direction of counsel, you will help manage the company's intellectual property rights, including by handling the company's copyright registration process and assisting with other content protection and enforcement matters
You will assist our litigators in all stages of the litigation process, including case management, discovery, docketing, and the proofing and preparation of legal submissions
You will perform other miscellaneous functions of a paralegal, including assisting the team to monitor and track significant legal developments and handling special projects
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience as a litigation paralegal
Undergraduate degree from a recognized four-year college or university
Experience working on active civil lawsuits
Experience performing basic legal research, proofing and docketing filings, managing discovery, and other legal projects, and controlling a high volume and complex workload and escalating issues to attorneys when appropriate
Experience working with e-discovery platforms and vendors
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong research, writing, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills
Comfort working with all levels of management
Proficiency using Pacer, NYSCEF, and other court docketing programs
Preferred
Familiarity with intellectual property and media law
Experience preparing and registering copyrighted material using the U.S. Copyright Office website's registration process
Experience with New York State Court rules and procedures
Proficiency with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, GSuite products, and Lexis
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including overtime when needed
New York Notary Public
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
A company-matching 401(k) plan
Paid vacation
Paid sick days
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development programs
Company
The New York Times
The New York Times is powered by the idea that independent, deeply reported journalism fuels a healthy and engaged society.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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William Bardeen
Chief Financial Officer
Crystal Chien
VP of Engineering
Recent News
2026-01-22
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