Litigation Attorney (Contract)

KLDiscovery•New York, NY

1d•$48 - $59•Hybrid

About The Position

KLDiscovery, one of the largest national eDiscovery providers, is seeking experienced civil and state litigators to support upcoming employment and labor litigation matters. This assignment offers a unique opportunity to contribute to multiple ongoing cases, collaborate with other attorneys, and further develop expertise in employment and labor litigation. This role is a contract-based position and offers competitive hourly compensation. The duration of the project is expected to be several months, with the possibility of extension based on case development and performance. This role is remote but requires occasional on-site work.

Requirements

active New York State attorney’s license, in good standing.
3-5 years of civil and/or state litigation experience.
strong knowledge of civil and state litigation procedures.
Strong collaboration skills and be comfortable working independently
Must be a motivated self-starter
Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks
Critical thinking skills and ability to retain complex work direction
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites
Ability to work on-site in New York City as needed

Nice To Haves

experience in a government or public sector practice
background in labor and employment law
experience with discovery requests and document review

Responsibilities

Support Employment & Labor attorneys with ongoing matters.
Assist with civil and state litigation tasks (e.g., interrogatories, deficiency letters, discovery requests).
Report to the office as needed.
Take ownership of cases as experience grows.
Potentially make court appearances as experience grows.