eDiscovery Attorney - NYC On-Site

Epiq; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiq is seeking experienced, mid-level litigation attorneys to support the Civil Rights Litigation Division on a 6+ month, on-site project in New York. The role emphasizes document review, legal analysis, and Relativity database management.

You will work closely with supervising counsel to produce written analyses and summaries. Ideal candidates have NY Bar admission, 1+ year of litigation experience (3+ preferred), and strong writing/analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Active New York State Bar admission is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of litigation experience; 3+ years strongly preferred.
• Experience drafting legal memoranda, summaries, or motions.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under supervision.
• Willingness to defend police officers and the City in civil rights cases.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and summarize litigation documents in Relativity.
• Draft written summaries, issue analyses, and internal memoranda.
• Assist with organization, quality control, and management of Relativity databases.
• Identify key facts, themes, and issues in active civil litigation.
• Support litigation counsel with case development and trial preparation.
• Work independently while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff within the Special Federal Litigation Division.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Independent work

Judgment

Education

New York Bar admission

Tools

Relativity

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to gain immeasurable hands-on experience working for an esteemed client. This is a 6 month project that has strong potential for extension!

Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site | Up to 40 hours/week (No overtime)

Duration: Initial project of 6+ months, with potential for extension

Start Date: Upon clearance of background check

Pay: $45

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced, mid-level litigation attorneys to support the Civil Rights Litigation Division within a government office. This role is focused on document review, legal analysis, and litigation support, with the expectation to assist in organizing and managing a Relativity database.

Attorneys in this role will work closely with supervising counsel, perform substantive legal review, and contribute written analysis and summaries related to civil rights litigation matters involving the City and the Police Department.

This position requires attorneys who are independent, detail-oriented, and comfortable defending police officers and the City in matters alleging civil rights violations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and summarize litigation documents in Relativity.
• Draft written summaries, issue analyses, and internal memoranda related to reviewed materials.
• Assist with organization, quality control, and management of Relativity databases.
• Identify key facts, themes, and issues relevant to active civil litigation.
• Support litigation counsel with substantive case development and trial preparation.
• Work independently while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy under supervision.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff within the Special Federal Litigation Division.

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State Bar admission and in good standing.
• Minimum of 1 year of litigation experience; 3+ years strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience drafting legal memoranda, summaries, or motions.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Willingness to defend police officers and the City in cases involving alleged civil rights violations.
• Willingness to undergo a background check.
• Ability to work on-site at client's office for the duration of the engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with government entities, District Attorney’s Offices, or public sector litigation.
• Relativity experience, particularly with database organization and issue coding.
• Admission to Federal Court preferred
• Experience working on civil rights, constitutional law, or complex litigation matters.

Writing Requirement

• Candidates must submit a 5–10 page legal writing sample demonstrating analytical and drafting ability (e.g., motion, memorandum, or brief).

About us:

Epiq is a worldwide provider of legal and business services, serving law firms, corporations, financial institutions and government agencies-helping them streamline the administration of business operations, class action and mass tort, court reporting, eDiscovery, regulatory, compliance, restructuring, legal transformation, and bankruptcy matters.

It is Epiq’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records