KLDiscovery, one of the largest national eDiscovery providers, is seeking experienced attorneys to support an upcoming litigation. This assignment offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile matter involving complex legal and social dynamics.
This role is a contract-based position which requires work on-site in New York City and offers competitive hourly compensation. The duration of the project is expected to be several months, with the possibility of extension based on case developments and performance.
We are seeking attorneys with document review experience and excellent writing and comprehension skills. A writing sample is required.
Project Details:
- Location: New York City – ON SITE
- Anticipated Start Date: June 2026
- Duration: 1 Year, Subject to Change
- Pay Rate $48 to $59 Per Hour, based on experience
Responsibilities:
- Conduct document review and analysis
- Perform legal research and draft memoranda
- Assist with discovery-related tasks
- Potentially defend depositions (for candidates with relevant experience)
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Admission to practice law in New York State
- Federal court admission (SDNY or EDNY) is a plus but not required
- Prior document review experience required
- Prior experience in litigation preferred
- Strong legal writing and analytical skills
- Ability to work onsite in New York City
What We Offer
- A friendly and welcoming team-oriented environment
- Opportunities for career advancement and growth
- Paid sick and safe leave
Who We Are
KLDiscovery provides technology-enabled services and software to help law firms, corporations, government agencies and consumers solve complex data challenges. With offices in 40+ locations across 18 countries, we deliver 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 Data Recovery business, KLDiscovery delivers world-class data recovery, email extraction and restoration, data destruction and tape management in the US and around the globe. We are the pioneers of many tools and techniques used in the data recovery industry today.
KLDiscovery has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in North America by both Inc. Magazine (Inc. 5000) and Deloitte (Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500) and CEO Chris Weiler was, recognized as a 2014 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year™. Additionally, KLDiscovery is an Orange-level Relativity Best in Service Partner, a Relativity Premium Hosting Partner, and maintains ISO/IEC 27001 Certified data centers.
KLDiscovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Skills Required
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Admission to practice law in New York State
- Prior document review experience
- Strong legal writing and analytical skills
- Prior experience in litigation preferred
KLDiscovery Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KLDiscovery and has not been reviewed or approved by KLDiscovery.
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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
