Lead Statistician

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee. The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.

About the role

The Lead Statistician role in the Wage & Hour Data Analytics group provides support on various projects, including but not limited to, single plaintiff, class action, collective action, and DOL audit client exposure analyses, largely based on client timekeeping and payroll data. This individual will work autonomously to handle complex attorney/client issues and oversee the work of analysts and other statisticians.

Responsibilities

• Work as the primary contact for attorneys, clients, and team manager to determine strategies on projects involving class action data analytics, Practice Group initiatives, and marketing efforts.
• Assess client exposure under various litigation scenarios (class action, collective action, etc.) using appropriate coding and analytical methods for different data types and legal statutes as an individual contributor.
• Oversee the work of 2-3 statisticians to ensure their work is completed on time, accurately, and with appropriate quality-control processes.
• Ensure the quality of work product of assigned statisticians.
• Act as teacher and role model for technical and behavioral skills required for long-term success with the Jackson Lewis analytics team.
• Collaborate with attorneys and statisticians on analysis revisions, often on-the-fly during mediation proceedings.
• Provide clear and concise communications regarding the analysis processes and results—both written and oral—to attorneys and client contacts, with the ability to explain complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Develop strong and effective relationships with attorneys and clients.
• Execute assigned tasks in a self-directed, proactive manner, while actively managing own time and quality of work.
• Expand the scope of data tools employed by the analysis team, including internal business capture and process automation.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously from data intake and methodology development to analysis completion for both direct work and team members being overseen.
• Collaborate with team manager to support the hiring, training, and development of 2-3 team members holistically across cases.
• Serve as an ambassador for the Wage & Hour Team, assisting team members, attorneys, and clients outside of the primary statisticians being overseen.

Requirements

• Minimum seven years of data experience directly working with Wage & Hour topics and data (timekeeping and payroll data especially), preferably within a legal or HR context.
• Direct experience with California Wage & Hour topics and data (timekeeping and payroll data especially), a large plus.
• Experience leading data analytics projects independently from inception through completion.
• Experience with project management and balancing multiple competing priorities.
• Experience overseeing others with a focus on quality-control and code reviews.
• Expert working knowledge of R or Python as well as expert working knowledge of Excel to write programs to automate repetitive statistical and data tasks.
• Experience building relationships with senior stakeholders and communicating technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret results to provide meaningful recommendations to counsel regarding potential legal strategies resulting from analysis findings.
• Experience with implementing process improvements a plus.
• Willingness to conform to standardized group practices.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in applied statistics, mathematics, econometrics, or a similar field or commensurate experience or equivalent level of training.

Pay

For the DC region, New York, and Seattle area, the expected salary range for this position is between $124,600 and $149,625. For the Boston, Chicago, and Denver area, the expected salary range is between $107,500 and $136,080. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other benefits