Consultant I
The Consultant I at Confidential Client is an entry-level role based in the Chicago office, focused on supporting economic and statistical analyses for litigation and consulting projects. The position involves data management, statistical programming primarily using SAS, hypothesis testing, and assisting in creating clear, data-driven narratives for clients and legal proceedings. This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to develop expertise in economic consulting within a collaborative, high-impact environment.
About Careertakes
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Role Overview
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an entry-level Consultant I for the Chicago, IL office. This is an on-site position with an expected start in the summer of 2027. The Consultant I role is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals with strong quantitative aptitude who want to build skills in data processing, statistical analysis, and litigation-focused economic consulting.
What You’ll Do
- Convert raw case and client data into analytical files and verify data integrity
- Clean, process, and prepare datasets for analysis and production
- Run statistical analyses (t-tests, chi-square tests, regressions, etc.) and produce charts, tables, and results summaries
- Use SAS and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to analyze and present findings
- Gather and merge data from multiple sources (OCR, file parsing, manual entry, public datasets)
- Assist with quality control and review of Research Assistant work
- Support project teams with research (e.g., BLS, U.S. Census) and document summarization
- Occasionally assist with on-site data collection (observational studies or surveys) and travel as needed
Who You Are / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or another quantitative field (Master’s a plus)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experience or coursework with statistical/data programming (SAS, R, STATA, Python, SQL, or VBA)
- Demonstrated understanding of basic economic and statistical concepts
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control
- Capable of learning new tools and methods quickly
- Excellent teamwork and written/verbal communication skills
- Comfortable handling shifting priorities, tight deadlines, and occasional extended hours
- Interest in litigation consulting, empirical analysis, and translating technical results into clear, client-facing narratives
Compensation & Employment Type
- Annual salary range: $97,300 – $103,000 (subject to required deductions and withholdings)
- Employment type: Full-time; position also may be posted as Contractor in some contexts
- Exempt from overtime pay under applicable federal and state law
- This is an entry-level role — no prior professional experience is required
Location & Work Arrangement
- Location: Chicago, IL — on site
- Start timeframe: Summer 2027
- Occasional travel may be required for certain projects
Why This Role
- Structured career development and mentorship toward higher-level analytic and expert roles
- Exposure to high-impact litigation matters and empirical techniques that inform case strategy and policy
- Collaborative team environment with experienced analysts and consultants
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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