Posted May 26 About Epiq & EAS 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.
Epiq Associate Solutions (EAS) is an innovative program that provides meaningful work and flexible hours to sophisticated and credentialed lawyers. Our lawyers work on a variety of litigation-related matters for Fortune 500 clients and AMLAW 200 law firms, such as large-scale cases, internal investigations, and regulatory / compliance matters. This is not a first-level review document review service. Epiq works hard to provide our diverse legal talent with challenging work for sophisticated clients that does not require sacrificing flexibility or control.
Experienced Litigation Attorney – Enhanced Associate Solutions (EAS) Location: New York, NY (Financial District) 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: $54 - $59; based on experience
Position Overview We are seeking mid-level to senior litigation attorneys to support the Litigation Division within a government office. This role is focused on supporting the division attorneys with substantive work for discovery (paper and electronic), motion practice and/or settlements in defense of the City and its officials in civil rights cases brought in federal court.
Key Responsibilities
- Assignments could include, but not limited to, preparing settlement memos, document review, digesting transcripts, legal research and writing, and custodial and witness interviews.
- 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.
Required Qualification s
- Active New York State Bar admission and in good standing.
- Residence in the State of New York or ability to commute to client’s on-site office in the Financial District.
- Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience ; 7+ years strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience drafting legal memoranda, summaries, or motions.
- Excellent research, writing, and comprehension skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Willingness to undergo a background check.
- Ability to work onsite 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).
Compensation
- $54 - $59 per hour, based on experience
- This role is NOT an FTE role but rather an LDE (Limited Duration Employee) role
Benefits
- 100% remote
- Compensation commensurate with experience and complexity of engagement
- 401(k) with company match
- Optional medical coverage; HSA Account; Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (as applicable)
- Access to professional development resources and learning and development programs.
How to apply
- Email your resume in Word form AND your writing sample to EpiqEAS_Apply@epiqglobal.com with the subject line: “EAS Litigation Support Attorney_Your Last Name, Your First Name”
EAS takes the time and attention to understand each lawyer’s practice areas, experience, and preferences to ensure they are presented with compelling engagement opportunities with leading law departments across the globe. We welcome candidates seeking flexible work post-law firm or corporate legal department, as well as those with gaps in their work experience or interest in returning to the workforce!
Should your experience meet the role requirements, an Epiq EAS Recruiter will contact you.
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