Legal Staff Other in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Other in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

4-5 yrs required

No

H1: Cooley is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst to join their Data Delivery team.

H2: Position Summary:

The Business Intelligence Analyst will work with employees across all functional groups to understand data needs, map business case scenarios, and query underlying data to create actionable insights. They will also contribute to the development and expansion of business intelligence analytics capabilities and promote the function across all relevant business areas.

Position Responsibilities:

The Business Intelligence Analyst will have the following responsibilities:

- Collaborate with practice groups and business functions to identify data needs and map business case scenarios
- Query underlying data to create actionable insights for firmwide decision-making
- Understand the scope, coverage, and limitations of the enterprise data catalogue and external data integrations
- Contribute to the development, expansion, and maturation of business intelligence analytics capabilities
- Actively promote, develop, brand, and enhance the Business Intelligence function across all relevant business areas
- Manipulate sophisticated reporting tools to develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations
- Develop and maintain reporting templates for regular requirements
- Create Business Intelligence end-user training curriculum
- Work with the firm’s Enterprise Data Architects and Engineers to improve centralized management of data integrations
- Identify data stewardship tasks and develop data cleaning processes
- Catalog data sources and develop technical specifications and use cases
- All other duties as assigned or required

Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage, and other firm applications
- 4+ years of experience in a data-focused role, preferably in a legal services environment with an AMLAW 200 firm or an in-house department with 50+ attorneys
- Eligible for consideration of Senior designation with 5+ years of directly applicable work experience
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong knowledge of data-oriented programming languages, especially SQL
- Proficiency with one or more business intelligence platforms, such as Excel, Power BI, DoMo, and SSRS
- Experience with SQL Server Management Studio, data warehouses, and cloud systems such as Azure or AWS

Preferred:

- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong technical background in legal data systems and proficiency in SQL-based data handling approaches
- Experience with Elite 3E Accounting software

Competencies:

- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to explain complex data concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a geographically disparate staffing environment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Superior relationship management, presentation, and collaboration skills
- Ability to take initiative while ensuring compliance with department standards

Salary Information:

- Expected annual pay range: $100,000 - $145,000 (may vary based on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset)
- Senior level candidates may be considered for a higher salary range based on experience

Benefits:

- Competitive compensation and excellent benefits package
- Fair and equitable employment practices
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term care coverage
- Backup care for children and/or adults
- Parental support benefits
- Generous parental leave and fertility benefits
- 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays each year
- Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits
- Detailed benefit orientation for new employees to learn about benefits and resources

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Cooley is committed to fair and equitable employment practices and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hiring Process:

- Interested candidates can apply through the Cooley website or job portals
- Candidates may be required to attend interviews and assessments
- Final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate

About Cooley:

- Cooley is a leading law firm with locations in New York, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Chicago, and Palo Alto
- Other locations include Washington DC, Boston, Colorado, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, and Reston
- Full-time position with a posted date of "Posted Yesterday"
- Job requisition ID: Req 3941

Join Cooley as a Business Intelligence Analyst and be a part of a team that embraces a culture of customer service excellence. As the Business Intelligence Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work with employees across all functional groups to understand data needs and create actionable insights for firmwide decision-making. With a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $145,000, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth and development, this is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with 4+ years of experience in a data-focused role. Apply now and join Cooley's Data Delivery team!