Legal Staff Information Technology in Portland, OR

Law Firm

Portland, OR

Legal Staff Information Technology in Portland, OR

Legal Staff

5-8 yrs required

No

Job Title Data Scientist
Experience 8+ years
Salary $143,000 - $286,000

H1: Join K&L Gates as a Data Scientist and lead the firm's data initiatives to enhance decision-making, reporting, and operational efficiencies.

H2: About K&L Gates

• Fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices
• Committed to innovation, imagination, and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to career evolution of all professionals

H2: Job Description

• Lead and implement technology and analytical aspects of firm's data function
• Develop data-driven strategies to enhance operations, improve decision-making, and optimize AI solutions
• Manage a high-performing team of Data Architects, Data Engineers, and Data Analysts
• Collaborate with firm's leadership and key stakeholders to define vision, strategy, and roadmap for data initiatives
• Design and implement data insight products and services to be operationalized at scale
• Ensure data science outputs are practical and easy to integrate into daily business operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed data-driven practices into business processes
• Support product team in incorporating AI and machine learning to automate legal processes and improve efficiency
• Act as main liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure alignment with data strategy
• Own data discovery process and ensure compliance with data governance and security protocols
• Recruit, train, and mentor diverse data science team
• Participate as member of change control process and report metrics to Enterprise Applications Department Management team

H2: Key Relationships

• Reports to Director of Enterprise Application and works closely with Global Information Technology Teams
• Builds strong relationships with direct reports, peer managers, directors, executives, and external vendors
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams from Business Development, Finance, HR, Reporting, and Records

H2: Essential Duties

• Develop and implement data-driven strategies
• Manage data team and oversee creation and maintenance of reliable data pipelines and workflows
• Collaborate with Data Governance, Security, and IT Operations to enforce data governance and security protocols
• Participate in requirements gathering process and design data insight products and services
• Ensure data science outputs are practical and easy to integrate into daily business operations
• Drive innovation by supporting product team in incorporating AI and machine learning
• Collaborate with other elements of firm's data function
• Convey complex data science concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Act as main liaison between business units and technical teams
• Own data discovery process and design data platform
• Facilitate enforcement of data governance by designing systems and procedures
• Develop automated data processing and analytics pipelines
• Exemplify principles of Enterprise Applications Team and participate as member of change control process
• Define team roles and responsibilities and recruit, train, and mentor data science team
• Serve as direct supervisor and offer mentoring and guidance
• Participate in hiring processes and performance evaluations
• Report metrics and manage incident and request queues
• Supervise daily activities of direct reports
• Participate in employee lifecycle events

H2: Experience and Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in data science or data engineering/architecture roles
• 5+ years of experience in professional service organization with people supervision and project management experience
• Expertise in managing large-scale data projects and designing solutions that comply with global data handling and regulatory standards
• Knowledge of legal industry and experience working with cloud technologies
• Applicable industry certifications in Data Science/Engineering
• Experience influencing and collaborating with multiple departments to drive successful outcomes
• Familiarity with distributed systems and organizational structures

H2: Additional Abilities Required

• Flexibility to work nights and weekends
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work in a team with members in different offices/time zones
• Willingness to travel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other firm applications
• Ability to work in a sedentary office environment and use standard office equipment
• Ability to work at fast pace and handle unscheduled interruptions
• Ability to stay updated on technologies and perform job functions independently

H2: Compensation Salary

Salary range of $143,000 - $286,000, determined during interview process based on factors such as experience, expertise, and market factors.

H2: Benefits

Comprehensive suite of benefits for full-time personnel, including:

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Back-up Child/Elder Care and caregiving concierge
• Dental Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Vision Insurance
• Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Advocacy Services
• Paid Time Off
• Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Student loan refinancing options
• Paid Holidays
• Addiction Resources
• Family Building Benefits
• Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
• 529 Deductions
• Relocation
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Perks including technology, entertainment, and travel discount programs
• Bereavement Leave
• All other benefits required by law

H2: Equal Employment Opportunity

• Firm is an equal opportunity employer
• Employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and competence
• No influence or discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, parental status, gender