Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025. This is a Versant position. 

Job Description

NBCUniversal is seeking to hire a paralegal for Versant’s offices in New York, NY who will support Versant’s litigation team.

Job Duties

Assist with the intake of new legal matters, including receiving service of process and working with the company’s agent for service of process, preparing outside counsel engagement letters and setting up outside counsel for billing,  issuing legal hold notices, and preparing tender lenders in indemnified matters.Assist with the maintenance, tracking and termination of legal holds using an Exterro platform.Assist with tracking outside counsel and other legal vendor spend using a T360 electronic billing platform.Assist with filings in federal and state courts.Assist with responses to subpoenas.File litigation documents and work product in the company’s electronic filing system.Maintain calendars of litigation deadlines.Assist with discovery, including helping to identify and collect potentially responsive documents and liaising with third-party ediscovery providers on the collection, hosting, processing and production of documents in litigation and regulatory matters.Assist with research using online resources and databases such as Westlaw and Pacer.Assist in maintaining the company’s document retention schedule.Support preparation of guidance and training materials by the litigation team.Provide additional support to the team as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

3+ years of relevant experience as a paralegal, and/or equivalent experience in a law firm, corporate or government setting; or a J.D. degree.Proficiency with software programs, including the suite of programs in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Copilot).Paralegal certificate preferred.

Desired Characteristics

Experience with litigation strongly preferred.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Attention to detail.Tech-savvy; experience with and/or willingness to appropriately use new technology tools.Superior organizational skills.Ability to work both collaboratively, as well as independently based on general guidance and experience.Demonstrated ability to handle multiple simultaneous assignments in a fast-paced environment.Having a notary public license or being willing to apply for one is a plus.

Additional Requirements

Must be willing to work in New York, NY.Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United StatesThis position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per weekThis position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.  website. Salary range: $65,000 - $85,000.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.