Litigation Support eDiscovery Specialist

Litigation Support eDiscovery Specialist

Job Announcement for:
Litigation Support eDiscovery Specialist
Salary Range: $72,737-$112,513 annually
Final date to receive applications:
August 7, 2026

Federal Defenders of New York (FDNY) is seeking applicants for a Litigation Support eDiscovery Specialist to join our Information Technology unit, stationed in our Brooklyn office. This is a full-time permanent position that will provide support to all users across our other office locations, including Central Islip, Manhattan, and White Plains.

FDNY is a nonprofit, community defender organization that provides legal representation to indigent persons accused of federal crimes in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. We are not a government agency, and our employees are not government employees. Our mission is straightforward: although we provide our services free of cost, our clients should receive the finest legal representation available at any price.

A large part of our caseload involves immigration‑related offenses, drugs, fraud, bank robbery, firearms, and internet‑related crimes. We are looking for someone who is committed to equal justice and willing to fight vigorously for those accused of committing crimes.

• Collect, process, and organize discovery and case data.
• Develop workflows for complex case files and discovery management.
• Organize and manage case data, track productions, and prepare document review.
• Prepare data for discovery review platforms.
• Help staff use discovery tools effectively and troubleshoot issues related to case and discovery data.
• Maintain case documentation and accurate chain of custody.
• Follow emerging trends in eDiscovery and plan new workflows to improve office processes.
• Collaborate with the IT and Litigation Support unit to support general staff needs, providing desktop support, customer service, and communication skills.

• A bachelor’s or professional degree from an accredited college or university in information technology, legal studies, paralegal studies, criminal justice, computer science, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Highly organized with a minimum of two years of hands‑on experience working in a litigation support capacity focused on eDiscovery.
• A proactive, solution‑oriented self‑starter who can organize and administer eDiscovery and litigation support platforms, including user permissions and workspace setup.
• Familiar with electronically stored information, common discovery file formats, metadata, and load files.

• Prior experience in legal, investigative or litigation support environments or a related field.
• Additional technical and organizational experience in workflow automations, scripting, database management, and user training.
• Working knowledge of tools such as Relativity, Everlaw, DISCO, Casepoint, Concordance, iPro, Adobe Acrobat, Trial Director, or other similar products.
• Certifications in ACEDS CEDS, Relativity Certified Administrator, Relativity One Review Pro, Nuix, CompTIA, or other similar vendor‑specific credentials.

• Salary range: $72,737 to $112,513 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Health insurance (medical/dental/vision)
• Group life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Transit subsidy program
• Employee assistance program

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, as FDNY is dedicated to promoting a work environment that supports and respects all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, gender identity, national origin, religion, or disability. Our office is committed to building a workplace that embraces different identities, voices, and worldviews—valuing equity and the richness of varied lived experiences.