Posted Mar 14 Why choose us?
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.
About The Company
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.
Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.
Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
What You Will Be Doing
The Lead Legal Operations Specialist, eDiscovery plays a key role in developing best practices on eDiscovery processes and support the Vice President of Litigation in the successful delivery of eDiscovery services, which include the administration of the legal hold lifecycle, the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently, and provide recommendations for cost efficient solutions for case-specific projects.
The position is based out of our work site location in Boise, ID, with an in-office requirement for four days and one flex day of work.
Main Responsibilities
- Meaningfully contribute to the design, implementation, and execution of eDiscovery policies, strategies, and workflows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization, including Legal, IT, and Information Security, to develop world-class and cutting-edge solutions to eDiscovery matters.
- Oversee legal hold process from issuance to release, including preserving and collecting documents and Electronic Stored Information ("ESI").
- Conduct custodial interviews.
- Work with outside counsel on ESI Protocols.
- Work with eDiscovery vendors to ensure alignment on eDiscovery requirements, workflows, and strategic needs.
- Prepare budget forecasts related to eDiscovery spend report and reporting eDiscovery costs.
- Train legal partners on emerging technology tools.
- Incorporate Ai into our document collection and management, including determining what tools to use, licensing costs, and deployment decision-making.
- Evaluate, learn and implement e‑Discovery program tools (e.g., Relativity) that improve project efficiency, optimize document review workflows, and expand reporting and analytics capabilities. Obtain program certifications, as needed.
- Leads contract negotiations with eDiscovery providers to offer value and cost savings to the business.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who Possess The Following
- 5 plus years of eDiscovery, litigation support, and legal technology experience (aligned with industry norms for project manager/manager‑level roles).
- Bachelor's Degree and/or paralegal studies certificate required from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited program, or equivalent work experience
- Strong litigation background and knowledge of discovery across the EDRM Model
- High level of proficiency with technology, including Litigation Support Applications (e.g., Relativity, Intella, or other hosting technologies), Legal Hold applications (e.g., Fusion, DISCO, Reveal, AccessData, Zapproved), and eBilling applications (e.g., LegalTracker)
- Significant project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple and diverse legal projects
- Great intellectual curiosity and a desire to invest time and energy into learning and growing as a subject matter expert in eDiscovery
- Ability to learn and understand complex technology and data related concepts, effectively discuss those concepts with technically skilled individuals, and apply that knowledge and understanding to discovery and legal strategies
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
- Comfortable using, and learning how to use, legal technology and databases
- Proven ability to work well with others and to work independently with minimal supervision
- Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort
- Plans, organizes, and schedules in an efficient, productive manner; focuses on key priorities; manages time well
- Strong interpersonal skills and work ethic
We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including
- Competitive wages paid weekly
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values
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