Document Reviewer
KLDiscovery · New York, NY
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $66,560 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Review legal documents remotely for litigation.
- Utilize electronic review platforms for coding.
- Project-based temporary contingent employment.
- Flexible scheduling, minimum 40 hours/week.
- Expand legal experience and gain insights.
About the role
Job Description
KLDiscovery, one of the largest national eDiscovery providers, is currently seeking attorneys who are actively licensed in any U.S. jurisdiction and desire an engaging work environment where they are valued and respected. We have an ongoing need for Document Reviewers.
Document Reviewers will review documents for complex litigation matters using an electronic review platform to code for relevancy, confidentiality, and privilege. This position is project-based, and successful candidates will be considered temporary contingent employees.
This is an excellent opportunity to practice and expand your legal experience by providing valuable insight into the discovery process in different areas of litigation!
Position Details
- Remote work-from-home opportunity
- Pay rate: $32 per hour
- Duration depends on the project; opportunities vary from 1 week to 6 months, possibly longer
- Flexible scheduling; must be able to commit to a minimum of 40 hours per week between 7 AM and 7 PM Monday through Thursday; 7 AM and 5 PM Fridays
- Overtime may be available based on individual project demands, at the discretion of the end client
Qualifications
- Must reside in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut.
- Must possess an active license to practice law and be in good standing with the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Experience electronically reviewing documents in complex litigation matters using our various review platforms including Nebula and Relativity is preferred.
- Experience reviewing and coding documents for responsiveness, relevancy, confidentiality, and privilege is preferred.
- Experience with quality control, and preparation of privilege and redaction logs is desired.
- A secure home office with high-speed internet access and a computer that uses Windows 10/11 or Mac: Ventura (13), Sonoma (14), Sequoia (15) or newer is required.
- A phone or tablet with I will utilize an Apple (iPhone or iPad) or Android (phone or tablet) that uses: Apple iOS version 17 or later or Android OS version 12 or later
- Proficiency in utilizing modern technology, especially computers and related remote work equipment, is required.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Critical thinking skills and the 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
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). 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.
Key skills/competency
- Document Review
- eDiscovery
- Legal Practice
- Litigation Support
- Relativity
- Nebula
- Confidentiality
- Privilege
- Relevancy Coding
- Attention to Detail
Skills & topics
- Document Reviewer
- Attorney
- eDiscovery
- Litigation
- Legal Review
- Remote
- Contract
- Temporary
- KLDiscovery
- Relativity
- Nebula
- Lawyer
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your active law license and any eDiscovery platform experience, such as Relativity or Nebula.
- Emphasize qualifications: Clearly state your residency in NY, NJ, or CT and your proficiency with technology for remote work.
- Showcase attention to detail: Provide examples of your meticulous work in legal review or coding.
- Prepare for technical setup: Ensure you have a secure home office with high-speed internet and compatible devices.
- Demonstrate understanding: Research KLDiscovery's role in eDiscovery and how your skills align with their services.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Document Reviewer Attorney at KLDiscovery?
- As a Document Reviewer Attorney at KLDiscovery, your primary responsibility will be to review legal documents for complex litigation matters using an electronic review platform. You will code documents for relevancy, confidentiality, and privilege. This role offers an excellent opportunity to practice and expand your legal experience within the discovery process.
- Is this a remote position, and what are the location requirements for the Document Reviewer role at KLDiscovery?
- Yes, this is a remote work-from-home opportunity. However, you must reside in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut to be considered for this Document Reviewer position with KLDiscovery.
- What is the pay rate and expected work schedule for a Document Reviewer Attorney at KLDiscovery?
- The pay rate for this Document Reviewer position at KLDiscovery is $32 per hour. You must be able to commit to a minimum of 40 hours per week with flexible scheduling between 7 AM and 7 PM Monday through Thursday, and 7 AM to 5 PM on Fridays. Overtime may be available depending on project demands.
- What technical requirements are necessary for the remote Document Reviewer role at KLDiscovery?
- To be eligible for the remote Document Reviewer role at KLDiscovery, you need a secure home office with high-speed internet access. You must also have a computer that runs Windows 10/11 or Mac: Ventura (13), Sonoma (14), Sequoia (15) or newer, and a phone or tablet (Apple or Android) running iOS version 17 or later or Android OS version 12 or later.
- What experience is preferred for the Document Reviewer Attorney position at KLDiscovery?
- KLDiscovery prefers candidates with experience electronically reviewing documents in complex litigation matters using platforms like Nebula and Relativity. Experience reviewing and coding documents for responsiveness, relevancy, confidentiality, and privilege is also preferred, as is experience with quality control and preparing privilege and redaction logs.
- What are the benefits offered to Document Reviewers at KLDiscovery?
- KLDiscovery offers a friendly and welcoming team-oriented environment, opportunities for career advancement and growth, and paid sick and safe leave for its Document Reviewer Attorneys.