Legal Staff Information Technology in Seattle, WA

Law Firm

Seattle, WA

Legal Staff Information Technology in Seattle, WA

Legal Staff

5-8 yrs required

No

Job Title Data Scientist
Experience 8+ years
Salary $143,000 - $286,000

H1: Join K&L Gates as a Data Scientist and Lead the Analytical Aspect of the Firm's Data Function
H2: Work with a High-Performing Team to Develop Data-Driven Strategies and AI Solutions for Enhanced Decision-Making and Operational Efficiencies

- Lead and implement technology and analytical aspects of data function for a prestigious law firm
- Develop data-driven strategies and focus on AI solutions to enhance decision-making, reporting, and operational efficiencies
- Manage a high-performing team of Data Architects, Data Engineers, and Data Analysts
- Collaborate with firm's leadership and key stakeholders to define vision, strategy, and roadmap for data initiatives
- Design and enhance data infrastructure to be modern, flexible, and of industry-leading quality
- Supervise creation and maintenance of reliable data pipelines and workflows
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of data initiatives
- Drive innovation by incorporating AI and machine learning into data-first approach
- Act as liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure data strategy aligns with overall goals
- Advocate for solutions that prioritize system stability, reliability, and scalability
- Recruit, train, and mentor diverse data science team
- Participate in hiring processes, performance evaluations, and other employee lifecycle events
- Collaborate with other elements of data function, including data discovery and knowledge services, to drive firm's data initiatives
- Effectively communicate complex data science concepts and insights to non-technical stakeholders
- Stay updated on technologies to improve configurations, troubleshoot issues, and resolve them independently
- Flexibility to work scheduled nights and weekends, as needed
- Full-time personnel may be eligible for comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans

H2: Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Collaborate with firm's leadership and key stakeholders to define vision, strategy, and roadmap for data initiatives
- Launch and lead high-performing data team to support and enhance business decision capabilities
- Develop data-driven strategies to enhance operations, improve decision-making, optimize AI solutions, and boost business efficiency
- Develop and enhance firm's data infrastructure to be modern, flexible, and of industry-leading quality
- Supervise creation and maintenance of reliable data pipelines and workflows
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of data initiatives
- Drive innovation by incorporating AI and machine learning into data-first approach
- Act as liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure data strategy aligns with overall goals
- Advocate for solutions that prioritize system stability, reliability, and scalability
- Recruit, train, and mentor diverse data science team
- Participate in hiring processes, performance evaluations, and other employee lifecycle events
- Collaborate with other elements of data function, including data discovery and knowledge services, to drive firm's data initiatives
- Effectively communicate complex data science concepts and insights to non-technical stakeholders
- Stay updated on technologies to improve configurations, troubleshoot issues, and resolve them independently
- Flexibility to work scheduled nights and weekends, as needed

H2: Qualifications and Skills Required

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in data science or data engineering/architecture roles
- Minimum 5 years of experience in professional service organization with relevant people supervision and project management experience
- Proven expertise in managing large-scale data projects, ideally in technology or highly regulated industries
- Experienced in designing solutions that comply with global data handling and regulatory standards
- Deep knowledge of legal industry and related areas such as legal financial systems, analytics, and operations
- Demonstrated knowledge of cloud technologies, preferably Microsoft/Azure stack
- Advanced knowledge of KCS methodology
- Applicable industry certifications in Data Science/Engineering, such as Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate and Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate
- Experience influencing and collaborating with multiple departments/business units
- Expertise with distributed systems and organizational structures

H2: Additional Abilities Required

- Flexibility to work scheduled nights and weekends, as needed
- Effective presentation skills to communicate complex ideas to medium-sized groups
- Ability to work on/with team in different offices and/or time zones
- Ability to travel, as required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other firm applications
- Ability to work in office setting or remote location
- Manual dexterity for typing, reaching, and lifting
- Frequent computer, video conferencing, and telephone use
- Capability to work at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions

H2: Compensation Salary

$143,000 - $286,000 (determined during interview process)

H2: Benefits

- Comprehensive suite of benefits for full-time personnel
- Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
- Wellness program and flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off, including holidays and parental leave
- Employee assistance program and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid/remote work options and technology, entertainment, and travel discounts

H2: Equal Employment Opportunity

K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer, making employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Employment practices are not influenced by race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other category protected by law. The firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

H2: About the Firm

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. Our growth and success come from