• Job Description

  Req#: JR-2604

  Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success.

  Job Description Summary:

  Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Data Strategy & Business Intelligence Analyst to work in our Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Chicago, or downtown Indianapolis office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to driving business decisions and maximizing competitive edge through data and analytics and infuse a data-informed culture to facilitate data governance, data management, data visualization, business intelligence dashboards and increase speed to insight. This position will work with other talented operations and legal professionals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients (internal and external).

  Job Description:

  What you would do:

  • Establish data inventory, create taxonomies, determine “source of truth” platforms and/or data points for data analytics, data visualization and reporting, create data management principles and procedures, provide guidance on how to integrate data across systems (including leveraging 3rd party platforms)
  • Assist in identifying, designing, and implementing data strategy templates, processes and/or tools; implementing and supporting the firm's data visualization standards; overseeing data stewardship and ownership; creating vision for data collection and integration efforts; connecting firm project business cases to data strategy; identifying new analytics approaches, data connection opportunities and modern data and analytics capabilities; ensuring data quality, standardization and governance by establishing processes and controls
  • Lead the implementation of the firm’s business intelligence and Power BI operating and governance model in support of firm strategic initiatives leading to data informed insights
  • Deliver dashboards that are consumable, provide actionable insights and enable our professionals to make data informed decisions using high impact metrics and visualizations
  • Identify business opportunities to use data to inform decision making and improve the efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of legal services for our clients and firm leadership
  • Participate in establishing artificial intelligence within the firm; provide business perspective; determine business needs; translate business requirements to technical developers; awareness of AI limitations
  • Interface and work cross-functionally to drive a greater understanding of our business opportunities and the impact with data and business intelligence
  • Support a cultural change initiative to democratize data and remove silos across operational teams.
  • Create an “our data” mindset and collaborate to find solution to challenges.
  • Apply storytelling and visualization skills to deliver clear and concise initiatives in support of data strategy and business intelligence
  • Facilitate process improvement methodologies, continually evaluate options, and implement solutions
  • Special projects and other duties as assigned
    

  What is expected:

  • Strong commitment to client service.
  • Cooperation and the ability to collaborate in a team, including cross-office.
  • Ability to problem solve, use sound judgement and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment.
  • Positive and professional demeanor.

  What we offer:

  • Paid time for firm-sponsored volunteer events.
  • Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields.
  • Variety of health plan options, as well as dental plans, vision plans and 401(k) contributions.
  • Generous paid time off.

  What is required:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of experience with data strategy and/or business intelligence and at least 3 years in a law firm or professional services firm working cross-functionally and negotiating decisions
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, change management, and coordination of people and process
  • Strong service orientation and experience working with lawyers in a consultative manner, and the ability to translate business challenges into technical requirements
  • Ability to communicate complex results clearly to a non-technical audience
  • Understanding of data management principals and data warehouse administration
  • Experience using data visualization tools (MS Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
  • Certification or coursework in Data Strategy, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or Artificial Intelligence preferred

  Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!

  Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP participates in the federal government's E-Verify program. With all new hires, we provide the Social Security Administration and, when applicable, the US Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

  Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.

  Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath (and any subsidiary) has an internal recruiting department and does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• About the company

  Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, also known as Faegre Drinker, is a full-service international law firm and one of the 50 largest law firms headquartered in the United States.

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