What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economist position at Outten & Golden?
Outten & Golden LLP is seeking an Economist to support the Firm’s class action litigation practice and in other contexts by producing value out of data—focused primarily on economic and statistical analysis, programming, and data management for employment litigation, employment investigations, and our fast-growing digital-discrimination and AI docket. The person in this role will report to the Principal Economist and Director of Data Analytics and is expected to be physically present in the Firm’s New York, San Francisco, or Washington, DC office at least two days per week.
The Firm enjoys a strong national reputation for representing employees, executives, and partners in all areas of employment law—from representing senior executives in contract negotiations, to protecting individuals’ civil rights in the workplace, to combating worker exploitation and systemic discrimination in class action and impact litigation. We take pride in our decision to represent employees as advocates for workplace fairness. More recently, the Firm has branched out into new cutting-edge consumer digital-discrimination litigation involving major social media platforms.
We also place considerable focus on our own workplace, keeping our eye on employee morale and engagement as we grow and evolve. Our goal is to foster a workplace that embraces diversity in all of its complex and rich forms and incorporates the multi-layered factors that drive equity. We are committed to building relationships rooted in respect and trust to promote a sense of belonging for all of our employees.
Responsibilities:
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Analyzing data received in litigation and working with expert witnesses to present that evidence, including drafting data analytics expert reports; developing and implementing econometric and statistical analysis; and creating visual aids to be included in expert reports.
- Assisting with exposure analyses and mediations in a wide variety of cases; creating damages calculations to support settlement negotiations; and supporting attorneys on litigation case teams regarding data analytics (including, e.g., assisting in data management, report drafting, and other project support roles).
- Assisting in the development of innovative analytical tools and dashboards to support the Firm by monitoring market trends across various subject areas; leading new case development activities by collaborating with attorneys to identify evidence and insights.
- Communicating with outside vendors to identify, evaluate, and implement analytical and data solutions that align with the Firm's needs and enhance its capabilities in data-driven litigation support.
- Providing mentorship to Data Analysts and Data Scientists; leading efforts to build institutional knowledge by designing and delivering technical training programs for the Firm, ensuring that attorneys and staff understand and effectively utilize data analytics tools and methodologies; and staying abreast of new technologies, trends, and changes impacting litigation data analysis.
- Demonstrating a proactive approach to data science solution identification; identifying unmet business requirements; communicating opportunities and suggested solutions; and implementing identified data analytics solutions.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a combination of employment, educational, and life experience that demonstrates the qualities and skills below:
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Education and Experience: You have a PhD degree in Economics and a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in an economist and/or data-science role (preferably within a law practice, economic consulting firm, or other professional-services organization). You have an advanced knowledge of data reporting and analytics tools and how best to use them to extract data from enterprise-level data systems; good analytical and problem-solving abilities; experience with digital transformation and leading innovation; and an ability to break down complex business problems, define a solution, and implement advanced quantitative methods. You are skilled in working with large and complex datasets and familiarity with econometric tools and techniques, as well as statistical reasoning. Familiarity with advanced Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI, Data Scraping, and/or SharePoint a plus.
- Clear Communication and Attention to Detail: You express yourself clearly and concisely, always highlighting the most important information. You proactively communicate the status of your work and share updates with colleagues when necessary. You ensure that your work is mistake free.
- Confidentiality: You must be able to adhere to Firm policies regarding the protection of confidential data and demonstrate sensitivity to (and good judgment in connection with) confidential Firm matters.
- Flexibility and Organization: You are versatile and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities. You are comfortable in an environment where your responsibilities may vary from day to day. You demonstrate a “no job too big, no job too small” attitude, and take a collaborative, team-focused approach to contributing to Firm tasks. You are comfortable balancing tasks of varying levels of urgency and complexity and work well under pressure with tight deadlines.
- Ownership, Initiative, and Teamwork: You take ownership of your projects and follow through on their completion. You proactively anticipate, communicate, and work to independently resolve obstacles encountered in your work. You possess a strong customer-service orientation and ability to grow and manage a team and are able to establish and maintain strong working relationships.
- Mentorship: You are committed to fostering growth and development of more junior members of the team by providing guidance on technical skills, best practices, and career development. You are adept at sharing your knowledge of big data, econometric tools, statistical reasoning, and advanced analytics to help team members grow their expertise and contribute effectively to Firm projects.
- Mission Orientation: You are enthusiastic and passionate about our commitment to advocating for employee rights. You thrive when your work is connected to purpose.
Compensation: An attractive compensation package (tailored to experience), with a target base compensation range of $170,000 to $200,000 per year (exempt). Outten & Golden also offers our employees a robust benefits package including healthcare benefits.
Outten & Golden LLP is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Salary : $170,000 - $200,000
