Analyst

Calibrate is the go-to consultancy focused on helping law firms achieve operational excellence. We partner with business services leaders from the world’s leading law firms to develop and demonstrate enhanced value by optimizing people, processes, and performance.

Our executive search team partners with law firms – ranging from top Am Law firms to boutiques – across North America and beyond to recruit Revenue Enablers who drive the business side of law firms. Calibrate does not place lawyers and works exclusively with clients on an exclusive basis.

We’re a group of smart, client-focused professionals who know how to help law firms achieve operational excellence. We’re collaborative and collegial, because excellent performance relies on teamwork. At Calibrate, you’ll get the support you need to reach your full potential and help your clients succeed.

Position Overview:

The Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting client projects, conducting research and analysis, and assisting in the development of internal and client solutions. This role will play a critical part in data management and analysis of the projects we undertake, providing data-driven insights to support Calibrate and our client-facing projects. This position requires basic knowledge and limited experience in the outlined areas below, with the understanding that moderate guidance and supervision will be provided to perform tasks.

Department: Consulting and Executive Search

Reports to: Managing Director, Consulting

Effective Date: July 2024

Location: This is a remote position. (Preference will be given to candidates based in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, or Wisconsin)

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

The Analyst will work in project teams, which typically consist of several consultants led by a project leader. The expectation is to have an active role in all aspects of the project: identifying issues, forming hypotheses, designing and conducting analyses, synthesizing conclusions into recommendations and helping to guide and implement change.

• Conduct research and data gathering for client projects, demonstrating increasing industry knowledge.
• Assist with the preparation and customization of client presentations and reports.
• Perform analysis and calculations for projects using entry-level statistical tools.
• Attend client meetings, take detailed notes, and learn to understand client needs.
• Support and participate in interviews with clients and stakeholders.
• Learn and understand the firm's methodologies and processes.
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings and managing documents.
• Shadow experienced team members and seek feedback for improvement.
• Assist with proofreading and quality control for client materials.
• Adhere to established processes and ethical conduct.
• Collaborate with consultants to collect and analyze data, creating impactful reports.
• Conduct detailed analyses and provide relevant insights based on project scope.
• Gather and analyze business requirements, performing baseline analysis and process mapping.
• Develop and maintain internal reporting and dashboards, drafting routine project updates.
• Participate in team meetings, contributing insights and supporting business development activities.
• Maintain clear communication with virtual team members across time zones
• Attend virtual team meetings and client calls regularly
• Perform additional tasks as requested

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and analyze data from various sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effectively presenting project updates to clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, demonstrating respect, empathy, and conflict resolution skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative in understanding client requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, breaking down complex problems into manageable components.
• Adaptable and flexible, willing to work on different projects.
• Basic understanding of project management principles, assisting in maintaining project schedules and quality standards.
• Proactive approach to challenges, focusing on finding solutions rather than presenting problems.
• Demonstrates a commitment to honesty and integrity in daily tasks
• Willingness to actively seek feedback and set personal learning goals
• Ability to build interpersonal connections and foster positive relationships within the team and across departments

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Experience working with data visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau
• Previous work in data modeling/analysis
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools and techniques
• Experience working with a remote workforce
• Previous experience in a professional services firm

Travel

• Attend Calibrates semiannual in-person retreat and other assigned professional conferences
• All work travel and associated expenses will be paid by Calibrate

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, data science, analytics, or a related field
• 1 year of experience in consulting or data analysis roles, preferably with recruiting or legal industry experience, or equivalent.

Compensation and Benefits

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience.

Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; vacation and sick days; paid holidays; and more.

Physical Requirements

Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Operating or handling objects with the fingers is the primary method of performing tasks, such as typing.

Talking. Communicating ideas or instructions through spoken words, including the ability to convey detailed or important information accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing. Perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without assistance, and being able to understand and discriminate between different sounds.

The physical requirements of this position: Sedentary work which involves sitting most of the time.

Visual acuity: The worker must have close visual acuity to perform tasks such as data analysis, transcribing, reading extensively, and working with a computer.

Disclaimer

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties and responsibilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Inclusion Statement

Calibrate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Calibrate does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

At Calibrate, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know the value of diversity — firms that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are proven to be better companies and better employers. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, is welcomed and can do their best work is simply the right thing to do.