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About the Role

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring a Consultant I to join a Labor & Employment practice in Austin, TX. This is an entry-level, on-site role expected to start in the summer of 2027. No prior professional experience is required to apply. The Consultant I will support data processing, statistical analysis, and litigation-related deliverables used in wage & hour, discrimination, misclassification, and other employment-related matters.

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What You’ll Do

• Use SAS and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to analyze data and present results internally and to clients
• Gather data from diverse file formats via SAS programming, OCR, manual entry, or other methods
• Clean, verify and process data; maintain strict quality control and data integrity
• Perform statistical analyses (t-tests, chi-square tests, regressions) and produce charts/tables for reports
• Assist with data collection efforts (e.g., observational studies or in-person surveys) when needed
• Supervise and review Research Assistant work and support staff at all levels with project tasks
• Research supplemental data sources (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census, etc.)
• Review and summarize documents; prepare materials for production, depositions, or expert reports
• Travel occasionally for certain projects

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or another quantitative field (Master’s a plus)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with statistical or data programming languages such as SAS, R, STATA, Python, SQL, or VBA
• Demonstrated understanding of economic and statistical concepts
• High attention to detail and strong quality-control instincts
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines and shifting priorities; willingness to work extended or irregular hours as project needs require
• Strong teamwork, communication skills, and a solid work ethic
• Experience in litigation or consulting is a strong plus

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Compensation & Work Type

• Annual salary: $97,300 — $103,000 (exempt)
• Employment type: Full-time / Contractor (per the client’s classification)
• Location: Austin, TX — on-site (occasional travel may be required)

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Tools & Technologies

• SAS (primary), Microsoft Excel / Word / PowerPoint
• Additional / optional: R, STATA, Python, SQL, VBA, OCR tools

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Why This Role

This Consultant I role provides structured on-the-job training and rapid exposure to litigation analytics and empirical methods. Candidates who are intellectually curious, motivated, and ready to learn statistical programming and applied economic analysis will find strong mentorship and a clear path for professional growth.

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Notes

• This posting is managed by Careertakes on behalf of a confidential client. The client will make final hiring decisions and employ the successful candidate directly.
• The role is classified as exempt under applicable law. Specific benefits and detailed employment terms will be provided by the client during the recruitment process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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