Data Analyst

About the Role

Wilson Elser is a large defense litigation law firm with a nationwide presence, operating across 46 offices and employing more than 1,400 attorneys. Established in 1978, the firm is recognized among the top 100 U.S. law firms. It emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation, and is seeking a motivated professional for a long-term opportunity in its White Plains, NY office.

This is a practical, hands-on Data Analyst role within the Business Solutions & Innovations team. The department is driving a substantial modernization of long-standing technology and business workflows, with a focus on better efficiency, sustainability, and competitive advantage.

What You Will Do

• Build and sustain reporting workflows that help internal stakeholders make informed decisions.
• Develop working knowledge of the databases that support day-to-day firm operations.
• Use Power BI Analysis Services to create visualizations and reporting outputs.
• Work with the Aderant database and software to support financial reporting needs.
• Review incoming data, perform first-pass analysis, and clean or improve the dataset as needed.
• Communicate clearly with both internal teams and external partners.
• Handle ad hoc information requests and produce timely responses.
• Examine, reverse engineer, and document legacy scripting processes.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in financial systems administration.
• 1 to 3 years of recent experience working with the Aderant financial system.
• Proven capability in data management and data analysis.
• Practical knowledge of Power BI Analysis Services.
• Strong technical ability with MS SQL, SSRS, and SQL query writing.
• Advanced Excel skills, including troubleshooting and building solutions.
• VBA and macro debugging skills are preferred.
• Familiarity with JIRA or a similar tool for task and project tracking.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Comfort working across multiple priorities and deadlines at once.
• Excellent spoken communication skills.
• Ability to write concise, accurate reports and recommendations.
• Strong organization and follow-through for deliverables.
• Experience with legal e-billing platform transitions, integrations, and implementations is a plus.
• Knowledge of Sequel Viewpoint Systems is a plus.
• Prior experience in a mid-sized to large law firm is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is preferred, though substantial relevant industry experience may also be considered.

Compensation and Benefits

The role offers a salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 per year. Final compensation may vary based on experience, education, certifications or licensure, location, market conditions, and other business needs.

This is a full-time position that qualifies for benefits, including a 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.

Why Join

• Comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) match and generous paid time off.
• Strong potential for professional growth and career advancement.
• Access to corporate discount programs and additional employee perks.

Additional Information

The role is based in White Plains, NY and includes a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Wilson Elser accepts candidate submissions from recruitment agencies only when an active, signed fee agreement is in place and access has been granted through its Recruitment Agency Portal. Agencies without a current agreement dated 7/1/2024 or later will not be considered. For collaboration or agreement setup, the firm provided a talent acquisition email address.

The firm states that employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence, and that it maintains a respectful workplace free from discrimination based on protected characteristics. It also notes its commitment to website accessibility and references separate notices for accessibility and California applicants and employees.