Data Analyst for Law Firm - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Data Analyst / Statistician
Location: Emeryville (Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days remote)
Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (or 9:00 am - 5:30/6:00 pm), with flexible lunch options (30 minutes or 1 hour)
Salary: $80,000 - $110,000/year
Duration: Direct Hire

Are you a data-driven problem solver with a background in legal settings? We are seeking a Data Analyst / Statistician with a focus on wage and hour exposure to join our growing team in Emeryville. This role involves working closely with the Project Manager to analyze complex legal data, identify violations, and calculate settlements for legal cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze paystubs and data obtained from legal discovery, including wage and hour violations, overtime, bonuses, and other legal compensation matters.
• Handle large Excel data dumps, clean, and manipulate the data for further analysis.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and attorneys to present findings and develop data-driven solutions.
• Work with the Project Manager to calculate settlement figures and develop statistical models for class action and wage-and-hour cases.
• Develop and document processes for data extraction and analysis.
• Create dashboards and data visualizations to simplify complex datasets and communicate insights effectively.

Must-Have Skills:

• Legal Background: Experience working in a law firm or legal setting, especially with employment litigation, wage & hour cases, and class action claims.
• Advanced Excel Skills: Expertise in data manipulation using Excel, including working with pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and large datasets.
• Analytical Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a Data Analyst or Statistician, with the ability to clean, manipulate, and analyze data.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to explain complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders, including attorneys and clients.
• Attention to Detail: A proactive approach to identifying data inconsistencies and ensuring data integrity.

Ideal Candidate:

• A former paralegal or legal secretary with strong accounting and data analysis skills.
• A self-starter who can manage multiple projects with minimal direction.
• Someone eager to grow and develop their skills under the guidance of the Project Manager.

Why Join Us?

You will be an integral part of the team, working closely with legal professionals to ensure accuracy in legal cases and settlements. This role offers an exciting opportunity to blend legal knowledge with data analytics, making a real impact on case outcomes.

Interview Process: Initial video interviews with the Project Manager and team.
Note: Background and credit checks are not required for this role.

If you're passionate about data analysis and have experience in the legal field, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to Leslee Brazil at Ledge

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.