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, e Discovery  plays a key role in developing best practices on e Discovery processes and support the Vice President of Litigation in the successful delivery of e Discovery 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 e Discovery templates, 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 e Discovery matters.

  • Oversee legal hold process from issuance to release, including conducting custodial interviews and coordinating data disposition for all closed cases.

  • Manage the process to identify custodians and preserve and collect Electronic Stored Information ("ESI") from storage repositories in response to discovery requests.

  • Work with outside counsel in the preparation of pleadings, protective orders, ESI Protocols, and other pleadings related to the management of the e Discovery process.

  • Lead crossfunctional collaboration with Legal teams, IT, Information Security, Regulatory/Compliance, business stakeholders, outside counsel, and e Discovery vendors to ensure alignment on e Discovery requirements, workflows, and strategic needs.

  • Prepare budget forecasts related to e Discovery spend report and reporting e Discovery costs through e Billing software

  • Train legal and business partners in early case assessment and emerging technology tools.

  • Incorporate Ai into our document collection and management, including determining what tools to use, licensing costs, deployment decision-making and create implement training to ensure compliance.

  • 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 e Discovery providers to offer value and cost savings to the business.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• 5+ years of e‑discovery, litigation support, and/or 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

  • Significant experience in defense litigation, including primary responsibility for a database or one or more significant areas of the law

  • High level of proficiency with technology, including Litigation Support Applications (e.g., Relativity platform, Intella, or other hosting technologies), Legal Hold applications (e.g., Fusion, DISCO, Reveal, Access Data, Zapproved), e Billing applications (e.g., Legal Tracker), Pacer, Westlaw, and other internet research tools

  • 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 e Discovery

  • 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 my

ACI 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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