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Description
KLDiscovery, one of the largest national eDiscovery providers, is currently seeking attorneys who are actively licensed in New York and residing in New York City, with mid to senior-level experience, for immediate openings. Our client prides itself on a proactive, business-oriented approach to servicing their clients.
Qualified candidates will assist the division attorneys with discovery (paper and electronic), settlements, and motion practice in defense of the city and its officials in civil rights cases brought in federal court in which police officer, district attorney, or correction officer misconduct is alleged. Assignments include, but are not limited to, preparing settlement memos, document review, digesting transcripts, legal research and writing, defending depositions, and interviewing officers.
We are seeking attorneys with excellent research, writing and comprehension skills. A writing sample is required and should be included with your application.
Admission in federal court is preferred.
Project Details:
- Location: New York City Onsite
- Anticipated Start Date: December 2024
- Duration: Contract Position - Long Term
- Pay rate: $40 Per Hour
Qualifications:
- Must be barred in NY State
- Must be admitted in Federal Court
- Additionally, you must be either a member of the bar for the SDNY or be eligible for admission by reciprocity.
- 3+ years document review experience
- Prior courtroom experience is preferred and should be included in your resume.
- Substantive legal experience negotiating settlements should be included in your resume.
- Experience taking and defending depositions as the first chair.
- Strong research and writing skills, candidates must submit a writing sample
- Must be able to commit to 40 hours per week for the duration of the assignment.
- Strong attention to detail and capability to prioritize tasks.
- Critical thinking skills and ability to retain complex work direction.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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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