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About the Role

The Statistician II role in the Wage & Hour Data Analytics group provides support on various client exposure analyses, largely based on client timekeeping and payroll data. This role requires experience with Wage & Hour data and current knowledge of Wage & Hour laws. You will work with a high degree of latitude with minimal supervision, handle complex attorney/client issues, oversee analysts and junior statisticians, and communicate effectively with attorneys and high-level client contacts.

Responsibilities

Identify data issues, perform basic analysis, and develop solutions.
Participate in creation of macros and coding for necessary analyses.
Provide input on timely, effective solutions to solve client issues; identify and suggest new approaches to technical issues.
Assess client exposure under various litigation scenarios – class action, collective action, etc.
Oversee and review work of analysts and junior statisticians, including workload management and project delegation.
Provide clear, concise communications – both written and oral – to attorneys and client contacts, with the ability to explain complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner.
Develop methods and strategies to reach the end goal of a project based on various types/formats of raw client data.
Work with attorneys and analysts for analysis revisions, often on-the-fly during mediation proceedings.
Determine client and project needs and independently design and prepare data and analyses.
Provide support on Practice Group initiatives, marketing efforts and in pitches.

Requirements

Minimum two years of 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 laws is a large plus.
Expert working knowledge with Excel, especially with basic and intermediate Excel formulas (vlookups, sumifs, etc.).
Ability to use Excel formulas and mathematics to manipulate raw data into dollar-figure exposure estimates.
VBA experience is a large plus.
Experience in R, SQL, Python, other statistical programs is a plus (R preferred).
Proficiency in linear and logistic regression modeling for large scale workforces.
Ability to communicate well, both in writing and verbally, with client HR and legal professionals at Fortune 500 companies.
Ability to write programs/macros to automate repetitive statistical and data tasks.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects, from start to finish, with shifting priority levels.
Working knowledge of R, data wrangling methodologies and coding standards around dplyr, tidyverse, lubridate.
Critical thinking skills with attention to every detail.
Willingness to conform to standardized group practices.

Skills

Wage & Hour data analysis
Wage & Hour laws (state and federal)
Excel (formulas, vlookups, sumifs)
VBA
R
SQL
Python
Linear regression modeling
Logistic regression modeling
Data wrangling
dplyr
tidyverse
lubridate
Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Organizational skills
Communication skills (written and verbal)
Multi-tasking

Location

Major cities nationwide

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum two years of experience directly working with Wage & Hour topics and data

Education Level

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

Salary/Compensations

$92,600 - $105,000
Eligible for annual bonuses

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
12 firm-paid holidays
2 weeks of vacation each year
1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked
Employee assistance program

About the Company

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C. has 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide.
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”.
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.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.