eDiscovery Lead Consultant (Remote)

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end management of high-volume, complex discovery projects, including data collection, processing, review, and production of electronically stored information (ESI).
• Advise litigation defense teams on discovery strategy by applying deep knowledge of eDiscovery workflows and legal nuances.
• Collaborate across Corporate Legal, Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Employment Law, and Insurance litigation teams.
• Employ cutting-edge eDiscovery tools such as predictive coding, early case assessment, and advanced analytics to optimize review efficiency and case outcomes.
• Draft and negotiate ESI protocols and related discovery documents.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal processes for ESI management, driving efficiency and ensuring compliance.
• Deliver training and guidance on legal hold procedures, data collection, and review best practices, including use of Relativity and litigation technologies.
• Serve as liaison among internal stakeholders (e.g., IT, legal teams, paralegals, records management) and external legal counsel.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, promoting skills development and workflow optimization.
• Lead innovation initiatives by revising current procedures and introducing process improvements in eDiscovery.
• Oversee project timelines and manage stakeholder expectations across all stages of case progression.
• Build, maintain, and analyze document datasets using state-of-the-art review platforms and project management tools.
• Present data insights and trends to legal teams using advanced analytics and visualizations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the E-Discovery Technology Manager or Project Teams Manager.

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred )
• Juris Doctor (a plus)

• Relativity Certified Administrator (preferred)
• Relativity Analytics or Assisted Review Specialist (preferred)

• 5+ years in eDiscovery project management or litigation technology roles (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Purview.

• Responsible for supervising junior team members and overseeing work quality.

• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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