Lead Statistician

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$107K — $136K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of data experience in Wage & Hour topics, particularly payroll and timekeeping data, preferably in legal or HR contexts.
  • Familiarity with California Wage & Hour topics and data is highly valued.
  • Proven track record in managing data analytics projects from start to finish.
  • Experience in project management with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to oversee teams, ensuring quality control and code reviewing.
  • Expertise in R or Python and advanced Excel skills for data task automation.
  • Proficient in building relationships with senior stakeholders and conveying complex technical information to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main liaison for attorneys and clients, strategizing on analytics projects.
  • Analyze client exposure for various litigation scenarios using coding and methods suitable for differing legal scenarios.
  • Supervise the productivity and quality of 2-3 junior statisticians' work.
  • Mentor junior team members on both technical and interpersonal skills for long-term growth.
  • Cooperate with attorneys and statisticians to adapt analysis during mediation activities as necessary.
  • Communicate analysis processes and results clearly and effectively, making complex topics understandable to clients and attorneys.
  • Lead multiple analytic projects from data acquisition to final analysis, ensuring timely delivery for both self and team members.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with varying company contributions.
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts available.
  • Generous paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.
  • Access to employee assistance programs and other additional benefits.
Full Job Description

Job Summary

The Lead Statistician role in the Wage & Hour Data Analytics group provides support on various projects,

including but not limited to, single plaintiff, class action, collective action, and DOL audit client exposure

analyses, largely based on client timekeeping and payroll data. This individual will work autonomously to

handle complex attorney/client issues, oversee the work of analysts and more statisticians.

Essential Functions

• Work as the primary contact of attorneys, clients, and team manager to determine strategies on

projects involving but not limited to class action data analytics, Practice Group initiatives, and

marketing efforts.

• Assess client exposure under various litigation scenarios – class action, collective action, etc.

using appropriate coding and analytical methods for different data types and legal statutes as an

individual contributor.

• Oversee the work of 2-3 statisticians such that their work is completed on time, accurately, and

with appropriate quality-control processes.

• Ensure the quality work product of assigned statisticians.

• Act as teacher and role model for technical and behavioral skills required for long term success

with Jackson Lewis analytics team.

• Collaborate with attorneys and statisticians on analysis revisions, often on-the-fly during

mediation proceedings.

• Provide clear and concise communications regarding the analysis processes and results – both

written and oral – to attorneys and client contacts, with the ability to explain complex topics in

an easy-to-understand manner.

• Develop strong and effective relationships with attorneys and clients

• Execute assigned tasks in a self-directed, proactive manner, while actively managing own time

and quality of work.• Expand scope of data tools employed by analysis team, including internal business capture and

process automation.

• Lead multiple projects simultaneously from data intake and methodology development to

analysis completion for their own direct work and team members who they are overseeing.

• Collaborate with team manager to support the hiring, training, and development of their 2-3

team members holistically across cases.

• Serve as an ambassador for the W&H Team, assisting team members/attorneys/clients outside

of the primary statisticians that they oversee.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Minimum seven years of data experience directly working with Wage & Hour topics and data

(timekeeping and payroll data especially), preferably within a legal or HR context.

• Direct experience with California Wage & Hour topics and data (timekeeping and payroll data

especially), a large plus.

• Experience leading data analytics projects independently from inception through completion.

• Experience with project management and balancing multiple competing priorities.

• Experience overseeing others with a focus on quality-control and code reviews.

• Expert working knowledge of R or Python as well as expert working knowledge of Excel to write

programs to automate repetitive statistical and data tasks.

• Experience building relationships with senior stakeholders and communicating technical topics

to non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to interpret results to provide meaningful recommendations to counsel regarding

potential legal strategies resulting from analysis findings.

• Experience with implementing process improvements a plus.

• Willingness to conform to standardized group practices.

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Educational Requirements

• Master’s degree in applied statistics, mathematics, econometrics or a similar field or commensurate experience or equivalent level of training.

For the DC region, New York and Seattle area the expected salary range for this position is between $124,600 and$149,625. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
  • firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • Employee assistance program and other benefits

For the Boston, Chicago, and Denver area the expected salary range for this position is between $107,500 and$136,080. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
  • firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • Employee assistance program and other benefits

This job will be posted on 8/6/2026 and we anticipate it will remain open for at least 30 days.

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