Legal Staff Human Resources in Houston, TX

Law Firm

Houston, TX

Legal Staff Human Resources in Houston, TX

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Statistician I - Wage and Hour

Job Responsibilities:
The Statistician I position within the Wage & Hour Data Analytics group at the law firm involves supporting various projects that include single plaintiff, class action, collective action, and Department of Labor (DOL) audit client exposure analyses. These analyses are primarily based on client timekeeping and payroll data. The role requires a strong understanding of Wage & Hour data and current knowledge of state and/or federal Wage & Hour laws. The selected candidate will work with a significant degree of independence and minimal supervision, handling complex attorney/client issues, overseeing the work of analysts and junior statisticians, and effectively communicating with both attorneys and high-level client contacts.

Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying data issues, performing basic analysis, and developing solutions.
- Participating in the creation of macros and coding for necessary analyses.
- Providing input on timely, effective solutions to solve client issues and suggesting new approaches to technical issues.
- Assessing client exposure under various litigation scenarios, such as class action and collective action.
- Overseeing and reviewing the work of analysts and junior statisticians, including workload management and project delegation.
- Providing clear, concise communications to attorneys and client contacts, with the ability to explain complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner.
- Developing methods and strategies to reach the end goal of a project based on various types/formats of raw client data.
- Working with attorneys and analysts for analysis revisions, often on-the-fly during mediation proceedings.
- Determining client and project needs and independently designing and preparing data and analyses.
- Regularly working with attorneys and team managers to determine strategies for projects.
- Providing support on Practice Group initiatives, marketing efforts, and pitches.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates are required to have a minimum of two years of experience directly working with Wage & Hour topics and data, particularly timekeeping and payroll data, preferably within a legal or HR context. Direct experience with California Wage & Hour laws is a significant advantage. The candidate should possess expert working knowledge of Excel, including basic and intermediate formulas such as vlookups and sumifs, and the ability to use Excel formulas and mathematics to manipulate raw data into dollar-figure exposure estimates. VBA experience is a plus, as is experience with R, SQL, Python, or other statistical programs, with a preference for R. Proficiency in linear and logistic regression modeling for large-scale workforces is also desired. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential, especially the ability to communicate effectively with client HR and legal professionals at Fortune 500 companies. The role requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities. Candidates should have a working knowledge of R, data wrangling methodologies, and coding standards around dplyr, tidyverse, and lubridate. An undergraduate degree in applied statistics, mathematics, econometrics, or a similar field, or commensurate experience or equivalent training, is required.

Salary Information:
For candidates located in Colorado, New York, and Washington, the expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $91,500. The position is also eligible for annual bonuses. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. The law firm offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time, and an employee assistance program, among other firm benefits.

The application deadline for this position is September 1, 2025.

The law firm is 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.