Junior Data Analyst

Josephson Dunlap, LLP seeks a part-time Junior Data Analyst based in Houston, Texas to support the firm’s Data Analyst and the litigation team. In this role, you will help organize, review, and analyze case-related data that feeds into wage and hour damages calculations, with a strong focus on accurate, Excel-driven workflows.

You will work onsite and contribute to both day-to-day data organization and quality-control activities, ensuring that payroll, timekeeping, and related records are handled carefully and consistently. Training will be provided on the firm’s damages methodologies, processes, and systems.

What you will do

• Assist the Data Analyst with organizing, reviewing, and analyzing case-related data.
• Support preparation of damages calculations and related analyses for wage and hour matters.
• Use Microsoft Excel to organize, clean, manipulate, and analyze datasets.
• Review payroll, timekeeping, and other case-related records used in data and damages analysis.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets, including formulas, calculations, reports, and data summaries.
• Perform mathematical calculations and quantitative analysis based on established methodologies.
• Compare information across multiple data sources to identify discrepancies, missing items, or unusual results.
• Conduct quality-control checks to verify data accuracy and completeness, including calculations.
• Assist with preparing data and analysis for attorneys and other members of the litigation team.
• Maintain organized and accurate data files and supporting documentation.
• Help with special projects and other data-related assignments as needed.

Key requirements

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting and filtering, and organizing and analyzing data.
• Strong mathematical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with large amounts of detailed information and identify inconsistencies or errors.
• Ability to follow established calculation methodologies and processes.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn new systems, processes, and analytical techniques.

Tools and technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• PivotTables
• Lookup functions
• Conditional formulas

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or coursework in mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, accounting, data analytics, business, or another quantitative field.
• Experience using Excel functions such as PivotTables, lookup functions, conditional formulas, and other data-analysis tools.
• Previous experience working with payroll data, financial data, reporting, or large datasets is helpful but not required.
• Prior experience in a law firm or with litigation-related data is a plus but not required.

Position details

• Position: Part-Time Junior Data Analyst
• Location: Houston, Texas (onsite)
• Schedule: Part-time; specific schedule to be determined
• Experience level: Junior / Early Career
• Compensation: USD 25–30 per hour, based on experience