Legal Staff Information Technology in Boston, MA

Law Firm

Boston, MA

Legal Staff Information Technology in Boston, MA

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Sr. Data Scientist

Job Responsibilities:

- Work closely with the Director of Data Science Analytics to lead the data science function for the law firm, including strategy, management, and operations.
- Develop, maintain, and utilize the law firm's data, data integrations, and data science tools to produce business insights and support project initiatives.
- Build, maintain, and enhance the law firm's information resources to meet current and anticipated needs, including supporting the firm's master data model and data storage infrastructure.
- Coordinate with the law firm's Information Governance and Security teams to ensure alignment with data validity, use, privacy, and security.
- Collaborate with the law firm's technology teams to identify, implement, and maintain relevant technologies and data artifacts such as warehouses and databases.
- Develop predictive/explanatory models, exploratory data applications, and rapid prototypes for various use cases and functions, including matter management, knowledge management, HR, finance/billing, and business development.
- Present results to key stakeholders and turn them into production applications where appropriate.

Education and Experience Information:

- A relevant master's degree in a related field such as computer science or information management is preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience applying data science in one or more industries, with a demonstrated record of successful outcomes.
- Hands-on expertise with data management tools and methods, including fluency in Python, R, and T-SQL.
- Experience with Azure Cognitive Services, AWS, Tableau, Power BI, and Posit Workbench / Posit Connect is a plus.
- Technical experience in conceiving, building, and launching decision support tools is helpful.
- Experience with machine learning and AI; a reputation as a thought leader in the data science/machine learning/Artificial Intelligence community is a plus.
- Experience working in the legal profession, with a strong peer and vendor network.

Teamwork and Applied Skills:

- Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities, and resolving issues proactively.
- Ability to take an assignment from inception to completion with minimal supervision or by following broad guidelines.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple requests, assess priorities, and achieve solutions under deadlines.
- Ability to analyze needs and determine priorities based on strategic and business objectives.
- High client service ethic and a proven record in delivering exemplary client satisfaction to external and internal client constituencies.
- Ability to visualize data in the most effective way possible for a given project or study.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex ideas succinctly and clearly and communicate complex data in a simple, actionable way.
- Strong technical aptitude and understanding, including the ability to quickly learn new applications; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to quickly assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and make effective decisions, including the ability to draw clear conclusions from a diverse collection of data.
- A highly proactive, solution-oriented approach to work and interactions.

Salary Information:

- New York, San Francisco, Palo Alto salary range: $140k to $195k
- Los Angeles, San Diego, Boston, Washington, . salary range: $133k to $186k
- Denver salary range: $125k to $174k

Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime as applicable, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. Salary ranges are subject to variation based on factors including local market data and ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.