Lead Statistician

Job description

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”. Job Summary 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, oversee the work of analysts and more statisticians. Essential Functions • Work as the primary contact of attorneys, clients, and team manager to determine strategies on projects involving but not limited to 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 such that their work is completed on time, accurately, and with appropriate quality-control processes. • Ensure the quality work product of assigned statisticians. • Act as teacher and role model for technical and behavioral skills required for long term success with 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 scope of data tools employed by analysis team, including internal business capture and process automation. • Lead multiple projects simultaneously from data intake and methodology development to analysis completion for their own direct work and team members who they are overseeing. • Collaborate with team manager to support the hiring, training, and development of their 2-3 team members holistically across cases. • Serve as an ambassador for the W&H Team, assisting team members/attorneys/clients outside of the primary statisticians that they oversee. Qualifications/Skills Required • 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. #LI-LM1 Educational Requirements • Master’s degree in applied statistics, mathematics, econometrics or a similar field or commensurate experience or equivalent level of training. For the DC region, New York and Seattle area the expected salary range for this position is between $124,600 and $149,625. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 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 For the Boston, Chicago, and Denver area the expected salary range for this position is between $107,500 and $136,080. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 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 This job will be posted on 8/6/2026 and we anticipate it will remain open for at least 30 days. 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 characteristics protected by law.