Litigation Data Analyst - Mass Tort & Product Liability

Litigation Data Analyst - Mass Tort & Product Liability

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Litigation Data Analyst – Mass Tort & Product Liability position.

This position may be filled remotely, or in any of our locations.

The Litigation Data Analyst – Mass Tort & Product Liability serves as a strategic insights partner to our premier mass tort and product liability practice. This position will leverage data analytics to guide litigation strategy, predict case outcomes, and optimize financial performance across complex multi-plaintiff litigation portfolios.

Essential functions include:

• Analyze historical verdict data, settlement patterns, and case characteristics to develop predictive models for case valuation and outcome probability
• Build comprehensive databases of comparable verdicts, settlements, and judicial decisions to support case strategy and client counseling
• Develop statistical models to assess likelihood of settlement versus trial outcomes based on case factors, jurisdiction, and opposing counsel profiles
• Create financial modeling frameworks to project settlement ranges, trial outcomes, and expected case values across different scenarios

• Monitor and analyze mass tort inventory performance, identifying trends in case development, settlement velocity, and financial outcomes
• Collaborate with litigation teams to understand case development challenges and translate them into analytical problems
• Structure complex litigation problems into clear analytical tasks, supporting strategic decision-making on case selection, resource allocation, and settlement timing
• Prioritize analyses based on case value, urgency, and strategic importance to the practice

• Design and build automated dashboards tracking key litigation metrics including case inventory, settlement rates, average case values, and practice profitability
• Create executive-level reports on practice performance, including revenue forecasts, cost analysis, and profit margins by case type and jurisdiction
• Streamline existing case reporting processes to ensure timely and accurate delivery of key performance indicators
• Present findings and recommendations in clear, concise manner tailored to different audiences (partners, associates, clients, experts)

• Clean, manipulate, and analyze large litigation datasets to extract trends, patterns, and actionable insights
• Use statistical and data modeling techniques to support litigation strategy and business development decisions
• Connect analytical findings to litigation strategy, financial outcomes, and client impact

• Partner with attorneys, paralegals, case managers, and finance teams to gather requirements and align on analytical objectives
• Collaborate with business development team to identify market opportunities and practice growth strategies
• Share knowledge and best practices with litigation teams to elevate analytical capabilities across the practice

Position Requirements

• Advanced degree in statistics, economics, or related quantitative field or commensurate professional and educational experience.
• 3+ years in litigation support, data analysis, consulting, or strategic operations role, preferably in a legal services environment
• Background in financial analysis, actuarial science, or quantitative fields highly valued
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, and statistical analysis tools (R, Python, SAS preferred)
• Hands-on experience with legal technology platforms (Relativity, Lexis, Westlaw) and case management systems
• Proficiency with Power BI or equivalent data visualization tools
• Experience with statistical modeling, regression analysis, and predictive analytics
• Proven ability to scope and lead complex analytical projects with limited…