On-Site Contract Attorney

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: February 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 experience in litigation, document review, and discovery 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 

Our Cultural Values 

Entrepreneurs at heart, we are a customer-first team sharing one goal and one vision. We seek team members who are: 

• Humble - No one is above another; we all work together to meet our client's needs, and we acknowledge our own weaknesses 
• Hungry - We all are driven internally to be successful and to continually expand our contribution and impact 
• Smart - We use emotional intelligence when working with one another and with clients 

Our culture shapes our actions, our products, and the relationships we forge with our customers. 

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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