Contract Attorney - NYPD Federal Mentorship

KLDiscovery, Inc.; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 66.000 - 81.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KLDiscovery, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Contract Attorney to support the NYPD federal monitorship in New York City. The role emphasizes exceptional legal research and writing in a fast-paced environment, contributing to ongoing monitoring and reporting for federal oversight.

Location is onsite in New York, NY with a anticipated duration of one year. Start date is November 2026, and the pay rate ranges from $48 to $59 per hour, with a standard schedule 10:00 AM–6:00 PM and some flexibility

Formación

• Active Attorney License in New York state is required.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal research and writing skills are required.
• Admission to federal court is preferred.
• Experience demonstrating strong research and writing regardless of years in practice.
• Onsite work in New York, NY is required.
• Flexibility with hours; standard schedule is 10 AM–6 PM.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft memoranda, reports, and analyses.
• Review, analyze, and summarize legal documents, policies, and compliance materials.
• Support monitorship team in evaluating NYPD practices against federal requirements.
• Prepare written findings, recommendations, and formal reports.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and maintain accurate documentation.
• Manage workload while meeting deadlines and maintaining high accuracy.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Legal writing

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

KLDiscovery , aleading global provider of electronic discovery, information governance and data recovery services, is currently seekinga 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.

Job Description

KLDiscovery , aleading global provider of electronic discovery, information governance and data recovery services, is currently seekinga 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.