Data Analyst - Class Action Defense

Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Data Analyst (Class Action Defense) to join our team in our Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, or Washington D.C. offices.

This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices.

This position is responsible for supporting a dynamic and growing class‑action defense practice. The data analyst will play a pivotal role in managing, analyzing, and visualizing data for complex matters, including wage and hour disputes, pay equity cases, and class‑action litigation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and demonstrate outstanding technical, analytical, and communication skills to streamline class‑action litigation support processes and deliver exceptional client service.

At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

• Partner with attorneys and clients to evaluate data needs, develop analysis strategies, and deliver clear and actionable insights.
• Obtain, structure, and manage raw datasets from various sources, including payroll, timekeeping, and HRIS.
• Analyze and evaluate data using advanced tools and reporting platforms to create pivot tables, charts, and intuitive visual dashboards.
• Perform advanced data analytics to generate deliverables such as exposure analyses, pay equity audits, affirmative action plans, and class lists.
• Design exposure analysis reports to identify key case strengths, risks, and potential settlement strategies.
• Organize data workflows for wage and hour analyses, enabling efficient and accurate review across multiple data sets and record formats.

• Work with multidisciplinary teams, including attorneys, clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel, to guide data‑related discussions.
• Collaborate with IT, eDiscovery, and Practice Support teams to ensure secure, compliant handling of sensitive data throughout the case lifecycle.
• Communicate findings effectively to attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders through written reports, visual presentations, and face‑to‑face briefings.

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies for data analysis, visualization, and reporting for litigation support.
• Leverage software such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, or similar tools to deliver dynamic and interactive visualizations of crucial metrics.
• Collaborate with staff in analytics roles to provide support and seamless backup coordination.

• Assist with analysis of potential CAFA removal.
• Prepare putative class lists, perform random sampling analyses, and other tasks in support of class opposition processes.
• Develop and run pay equity and EEO analyses to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses to create polished and effective exposure models for case development and litigation defense strategy.
• Generate detailed reports to support complex class‑action claims, highlighting key trends and patterns in the data.

• Support attorneys during motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation with clear, accurate data summaries and visual exhibits.
• Assist in reviewing data‑related findings in expert reports, ensuring alignment with case objectives and litigation strategies.

• Manage specialized and raw data sets and data collections.
• Participate, as needed, in witness and custodial interviews, expert meetings, and other relevant meetings to gather, assess, and interpret relevant information.

• Record billable time and tasks in compliance with firm policies and client billing protocols; ensure timely submission of time entries.
• Submit accurate…