Data Analyst

About the position

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Data Analyst position in our White Plains, NY Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position This hands-on Data Analyst position will reside within the Firm’s Business Solutions & Innovations department, where 20+ years of legacy technology and business processes are undergoing a complex and strategic overhaul, focused on efficiency, sustainability and providing a competitive industry advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain reporting processes to support firm stakeholders
  • Develop an understanding and knowledge of databases supporting firm operation
  • Utilize Power BI Analysis Services for data visualization and reporting
  • Leverage Aderant Database & Software for financial systems reporting
  • Perform initial analysis and refinement of data
  • Effectively communicate with internal/external resources
  • Respond to ad hoc data requests
  • Effectively analyze, reverse engineer, and document legacy scripting routines

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of Experience in Financial Systems Administration
  • 1-3 years of recent Experience with Aderant Financial System
  • Demonstrated Ability to Managing Data & Performing Data Analysis
  • Working Knowledge Power BI Analysis Services
  • MS SQL/SSRS/SQL Query skills required
  • Exceptional MS Excel understanding, ability to debug, and develop a must
  • Familiar with using JIRA software or comparable software for project and task management
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Multi-tasker with ability to successfully manage numerous projects and tasks concurrently
  • Strong oral communication skills
  • Ability to draft succinct, informative, and accurate reports and recommendations
  • Organizational skills to manage toward deadlines and deliverables
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a Computer Science or related field), or substantial industry experience/expertise

Nice-to-haves

  • VBA/Macro understanding and ability to debug are preferred skills
  • Experience leading the transition, integration, and implementation of legal e-billing platforms a plus
  • Knowledge of Sequel Viewpoint Systems a plus
  • Prior industry experience with mid to large sized Law Firm(s) a plus

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • disability
  • life insurance
  • generous PTO plan
  • Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
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