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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for discovery consultant in the United States is $49.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Discovery Consultant, you need strong analytical skills, project management experience, and a background in legal or e-discovery processes, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with e-discovery platforms such as Relativity, Concordance, or Nuix, as well as certifications like ACEDS, is typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills help you collaborate effectively with legal teams and clients. These competencies ensure accurate data handling, compliance, and the delivery of efficient discovery solutions in legal proceedings.

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AspectDiscovery ConsultantData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field; certifications like PMP or industry-specific trainingBachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, or related field; certifications like CAP or Microsoft Certified Data Analyst
Work EnvironmentConsulting firms, client sites, project-basedCorporate offices, data centers, remote options
Employer & Industry UsageConsulting agencies, business services, healthcare, financeCorporations, finance, marketing, healthcare, tech

Discovery Consultants focus on identifying client needs, conducting research, and recommending solutions, often working directly with clients. Data Analysts interpret data, create reports, and support decision-making within organizations. While both roles require analytical skills, Discovery Consultants emphasize consulting and strategic insights, whereas Data Analysts focus on data processing and analysis.

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Discovery Consultants often encounter challenges such as unclear client objectives, limited stakeholder engagement, or evolving project requirements. Addressing these issues requires strong communication skills, active listening, and the ability to ask probing questions to clarify goals. Consultants also need to manage expectations and build consensus among diverse teams, ensuring that solutions are aligned with both business needs and technical feasibility. Flexibility and adaptability are key to navigating these complexities and delivering value to clients.

What is a discovery consultant?

A Discovery Consultant is a professional who helps organizations identify, analyze, and define their needs, challenges, or opportunities—often at the outset of a project or initiative. They conduct research, gather requirements from stakeholders, and assess current processes to recommend solutions or improvements. Discovery Consultants are commonly found in industries like IT, legal, and business consulting, where understanding client needs is crucial for project success. Their work sets the foundation for effective project planning and implementation.
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Infographic showing various Discovery Consultant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,425 per year, or $49.7 per hour.

Legal Solutions Consultant - e-Discovery, Managed Review

IST Management Services

Seattle, WA • Remote

$125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Overview

As a Legal Solutions Consultant at IST Management, you will leverage your operational expertise as a Document Review Attorney/eDiscovery Attorney toward a career in sales. No experience in sales or traditional book of business is required - we will provide training. You'll draw on your wealth of experience as an operational SME and network of contacts to identify and close new business in litigation support services with our support.

About Us

IST Management is a business process outsourcing company. Founded in 1997, we have over 1,800 employees and operations across the U.S. We provide a range of services geared toward litigation and corporate office support including e-Discovery processing+hosting, court reporting, collections/forensics, managed review, and managed services. IST Management is a Relativity Certified Provider and tool-agnostic. We also provide a full range of facilities management and office services.

We've been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. as a winner of the Nation's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, as well as the HR Professional Excellence Award from the Society for Human Resource Management. We are proud to belong to the Military Spouse Employment Partnership through our nation's Department of Defense and have committed to Hiring Our Heroes' mission to hire 100,000 active and former service members. IST Management has also been included in the INC 5000 list!

Check us out at istmanagement.com for more information.

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k, Paid Time Off, 7 Holidays, and Bonus incentives 

Position is remote with the exception for travel as needed to support prospect and client relationships, including air travel. 

Compensation: $125,000.00-$125,000.00/Yr + pending experience and performance during interview process, plus commissions. Monthly revenue exceeding 25K for given month is commissionable, with no cap.

Responsibilities

In order to be successful in the Legal Solutions Consultant role, you'll need:

1. Strong, senior level experience Document Review Attorney/eDiscovery Attorney

2. Confidence in your network of contacts

3. The ability and desire to bring in net new business and earn commissions - we will train you on the sales piece + provide resources

In addition to your experience as a Document Review Attorney/eDiscovery Attorney and network - candidates will also possess the skills and experience to perform the following:

  • Assist e-Discovery sales executives by attending meetings and/or phone conferences with clients
  • Guide team processes, ensuring consistency, transparency and optimization, including for milestone reviews; meeting management and team management
  • Define, measure, and report key performance indicators, including specific objectives per project to be evaluated upon completion
  • Perform risk management including critical path, risk assessment, scenario creation and analysis; identify gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays, and challenge assumptions
Qualifications

Legal authorization to work for any employer in the US is required; diploma or GED required

IST Management provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability in accordance with applicable law in both the application and employment stages. If you require any accommodation in completing your application for employment, please let us know by informing our Talent Acquisition team at tamteam@istmanagement.com.

Please respect individuals reaching out for accommodations by utilizing the contact information only for this purpose. You will receive correspondence directly from your local IST Management hiring team regarding your application submission and status after submission.

IST is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of disability or veteran status.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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