Overview
A rapidly growing national law firm is seeking a Senior Analyst, Law Firm Analytics to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact on a scaling business by leveraging data analytics to improve operational decision-making and business processes across the full case lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Write and optimize advanced SQL queries and Python/R scripts to support analysis, reporting automation, and operational decision-making
- Utilize modern analytics tools, data visualization platforms, and automation to enhance scalability and insight generation
- Apply structured problem-solving and analytical rigor to complex or ambiguous operational challenges
- Stay current on emerging analytics and AI capabilities to improve business intelligence practices
- Build executive-level dashboards to provide clarity to operational leaders and enable data-informed decisions
- Partner with Law Firm Operations leadership across case intake, pre-litigation, litigation, settlement, and resolution phases
- Define, refine, and standardize KPIs for each phase of the operational workflow to ensure accountability and measurable performance
- Analyze throughput, conversion rates, cycle times, staffing productivity, case economics, and quality metrics
- Identify bottlenecks, performance variability, and inefficiencies across states, teams, and practice areas
- Translate operational data into actionable recommendations for leadership
- Support forecasting and capacity modeling related to case volume growth and expansion initiatives
- Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, or outcomes beyond existing playbooks
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in business analytics, strategy, data operations, or systems analysis, preferably in legal, healthcare, professional services, or high-volume operational environments
- Advanced SQL skills with experience handling large datasets
- Proficiency in Python or R for advanced analytics, data transformation, and scalable reporting
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
- Ability to manage and execute multiple priorities effectively
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of translating data insights for both technical and non-technical audiences
- High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven, high-growth environment
- Intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and ownership mindset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize effectively and execute with speed
Preferred Qualifications
- Comfort with ambiguity and evolving systems
- Experience in legal, professional services, or client-centric organizations
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $120,000 - $140,000 USD per year
- Remote position (United States)
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