KLDiscovery, a leading global provider of electronic discovery, information governance and data recovery services, is currently seeking a highly skilled Contract Attorney to support the NYPD federal monitorship. This role requires exceptional legal research and writing abilities, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, detail‑oriented environment. The attorney will contribute to ongoing monitoring, compliance review, and reporting responsibilities related to the federal oversight process.
About the Role
Location: New York, NY (Onsite)
Anticipated Duration: 1 year
Start Date: November 2026
Pay Rate: $48–$59 per hour
Schedule: Primarily 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (with some flexibility required)
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft high‑quality memoranda, reports, and written analyses
Review, analyze, and summarize legal documents, policies, and compliance materials
Support the monitorship team in evaluating NYPD practices and adherence to federal requirements
Assist with preparation of written findings, recommendations, and formal reports
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and maintain accurate documentation
Manage workload effectively while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of accuracy
Qualifications
Active Attorney License in the state of New York is required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Strong legal research and writing skills (required)
Admission to federal court preferred
Experience level is flexible — candidates must demonstrate excellent research and writing experience, regardless of years in practice
Ability to work onsite in New York, NY
Flexibility with work hours; standard schedule is 10 AM–6 PM
KLDiscovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Skills Required
- Active attorney license in New York State
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Excellent research and writing experience
- Ability to work onsite in New York, NY
- Flexibility with work hours
- Admission to federal court
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered acceptable for document review roles, with hourly rates often described as decent for the work. Experiences vary by role and location, so perceived competitiveness is strongest in review tracks rather than across the board.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is employer-verified, and wellness efforts have external recognition. The package also includes life insurance and disability options.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation/PTO and sick leave are presented positively. Many roles also offer remote or work-from-home flexibility, supporting time-off utility.
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What We Do
KLDiscovery provides technology-enabled services and software to help law firms, corporations, government agencies and consumers solve complex data challenges. The company, with 1,000+ employees in 26 locations across 17 countries, is a global leader in delivering best-in-class eDiscovery, information governance and data recovery solutions to support the litigation, regulatory compliance, internal investigation and data recovery and management needs of our clients. Serving clients for over 30 years, KLDiscovery offers data collection and forensic investigation, early case assessment, electronic discovery and data processing, application software and data hosting for web-based document reviews, and managed document review services. In addition, through its global Ontrack business, KLDiscovery delivers world-class data recovery, email extraction and restoration, data destruction and tape management
