LPM Innovation Data Scientist

Role overview

Responsibilities

• check_circle Develop, maintain, and enhance a portfolio of data resources and dashboards that help leadership, lawyers and clients understand the cost and scope of legal work.
• check_circle Translate data-driven insights into recommendations that support business strategies and objectives.
• check_circle Address business challenges through the development of algorithms, analytical models, AI and/or machine learning using data from various firm sources
• check_circle Apply statistical techniques to identify trends, patterns, and relationships within the data.
• check_circle Develop predictive models using machine learning algorithms to classify information.
• check_circle Transform data-driven insights into clear, actionable recommendations that align with business strategies and objectives. Effectively communicate these findings to stakeholders using visually compelling charts, graphs, and dashboards.
• check_circle Lead data analysis initiatives, collaborating with managers, senior analysts and the LPM Infrastructure team.
• check_circle Proactively seek opportunities to pilot new data-driven solutions and improve reporting processes.
• check_circle Able to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm's internal and personnel affairs and client information. Understands the ethics of the position, including rules of legal ethics in regards to confidentiality, billing, and client representation and advocacy.
• check_circle Able to build relationships, influence, and foster a collaborative approach with internal clients across practice groups and with all departments and levels of the organization.
• check_circle Can effectively convey data-driven solutions to stakeholders, explaining results within a legal project management framework and achieving buy-in from legal teams.
• check_circle Able to effectively work in a multi-office environment and a culturally and educationally diverse environment.
• check_circle Must be flexible to meet the demands of working at a global law firm and available for travel.
• check_circle Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, J.D. or MBA preferred.
• check_circle At least 5-7 years of experience working in a law firm, corporate legal department, financial institution, or other large complex organization is required; law firm experience is preferred.
• check_circle Familiarity with legal data (e.g., timekeeping, matters, filings)
• check_circle Technical skills to include Python, SQL, and data visualization tools (MicroStrategy, Tableau, Power BI); Machine learning, statistics, and data modeling; NLP / LLM experience
• check_circle Exceptional client service orientation with financial acumen and demonstrated experience in data analysis, AI impact assessment, and creative problem-solving.
• check_circle Demonstrated experience in leading teams and creative problem-solving.

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