Contract Attorney - NYPD Federal Mentorship
Kldiscovery · kldiscovery.com
New YorkContract
The job in short
Legal mentorship.
Legal
Details
- Found
- 28 d ago · posted 2026-09-28
- Location as listed
- New York, NY, United States
- Role
- Lawyer / Attorney / Counsel
- Pay (as listed)
- $48–$59 an hour
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
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
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Location: New York, NY (Onsite)
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Anticipated Duration: 1 year
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Start Date: November 2026
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Pay Rate: $48–$59 per hour
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Schedule: Primarily 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (with some flexibility required)
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft high‑quality memoranda, reports, and written analyses
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Review, analyze, and summarize legal documents, policies, and compliance materials
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Support the monitorship team in evaluating NYPD practices and adherence to federal requirements
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Assist with preparation of written findings, recommendations, and formal reports
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Collaborate with internal stakeholders and maintain accurate documentation
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Manage workload effectively while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of accuracy
Qualifications
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Active Attorney License in the state of New York is required
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Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
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Strong legal research and writing skills (required)
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Admission to federal court preferred
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Experience level is flexible — candidates must demonstrate excellent research and writing experience, regardless of years in practice
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Ability to work onsite in New York, NY
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Flexibility with work hours; standard schedule is 10 AM–6 PM
KLDiscovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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