Statistician - Wage

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Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C. employs more than 1,000 attorneys nationwide who 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 work forces that are engaged, stable, and respectful of every employee’s contributions.

The firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in Labor and Employment Litigation, Employment Law, and Labor Law on behalf of Management in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.”

The Statistician I role in the Wage & Hour Data Analytics group provides support on a variety of projects, including single plaintiff, class action, collective action, and DOL audit client exposure analyses, largely based on client timekeeping and payroll data. You will work with a high degree of latitude and minimal supervision, handle complex attorney / client issues, oversee the work of analysts and junior statisticians, and communicate effectively with attorneys and client contacts.

You will develop expert knowledge of subject matter and firm analytic protocols, work with attorneys and the team manager to determine project strategies, and provide support for practice group initiatives, marketing efforts and pitches.

• 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 client issues; identify and suggest new approaches to technical challenges.
• 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 written and oral communications to attorneys and client contacts, explaining complex topics in an easy‑to‑understand manner.
• Develop methods and strategies to reach project goals 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.

• 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 of Excel, especially with basic and intermediate formulas (VLOOKUP, 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, or other statistical programs is a plus (R preferred).
• Proficiency in linear and logistic regression modeling for large‑scale work forces.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 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.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask 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.
• Attention to detail and willingness to conform to standardized group practices.

• Undergraduate degree in applied statistics, mathematics, econometrics, or a similar field, or commensurate experience or equivalent training.

For Colorado, Chicago and Washington, the expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $91,500. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. Compensation will be determined based on experience and other legally permitted factors.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings account; firm‑paid holidays, vacation and sick time; employee assistance program and other firm benefits.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. 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 characteristic protected by law.