Build your big career with the Firm that does Big Law better McDermott Will & Emery is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,400 lawyers and 1,200 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by The American Lawyer, Working Mother Magazine, Vault and the Human Rights Campaign. At McDermott, we don't just invest in your future, we accelerate your career - wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office. With us, you'll find:
- A Firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity - we encourage you to be yourself!
- Enthusiasm for diverse perspectives: We're smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.
- Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That's why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental and financial health, with an emphasis on work/life balance.
- Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.
Job Description: The Experience Management Data Specialist supports system infrastructure and data maintenance related to the firm's experience management database; maintains evolving expectations, standards and best practices. This position coordinates all aspects of experience data used by the Firm to support business development (BD) and knowledge management (KM) initiatives. The Experience Management Data Analyst works under minimal supervision and relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: - Collect, clean, and analyze data from various sources to support BD and KM initiatives
- Develop and maintain databases to ensure data integrity and accuracy
- Create and generate reports, dashboards, and visualizations to present data insights to stakeholders
- Track and report key metrics to measure the performance and effectiveness of the system and various BD and KM initiatives
- Collaborate with different departments and business stakeholders, understand their data needs and provide data collection, maintenance and analytical support
- Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data that lead to actionable insights
- Assist manager and director in communication, training and change management
- Oversee and continuously improve data collection and analysis processes with attorneys, BD and KM
- Manage automated data workflows
- Collaborate with attorneys and BD and KM leaders to create and maintain targeted practice, industry, and ad-hoc reports
- Translate user requirements into technical specifications
Job Specifications: - Bachelor's degree
- At least five (5) years of related work experience in a data analyst, paralegal, or other similar role
- Familiarity with experience management system (e.g., Foundation)
- Strong knowledge of database management systems and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Strong analytical mindset
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Ability to work with large datasets
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses. Target Hiring Range $75,000 - $104,000 Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. As part of our ongoing commitment to be
#AlwaysBetter for our people, clients and communities, we have created a culture of belonging that champions your individuality as both a person and a professional. From our competitive compensation, top benefits and award-winning professional development programs to industry-leading wellness initiatives, we support you through every stage of your life and career. With McDermott, you can live a life you love both in and outside of the office.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
- Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds
Work Environment: Typical indoor office environment
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.