Junior Data Analyst
The Junior Data Analyst supports business decision-making by collecting, validating, analyzing, and reporting data. This role involves maintaining and enhancing reports and dashboards, managing user access, and collaborating with senior analysts to ensure data accuracy and quality in a hybrid work environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Law Practice.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This is an entry-level data analyst role focused on collecting, validating, analyzing, and reporting business data to help stakeholders make informed decisions. You will partner with senior analysts and business users to maintain and improve reporting and ensure data accuracy across platforms.
- Document report, dashboard, and project requirements (specifications, Statements of Work).
- Collect, validate, and analyze datasets used in reporting and business analysis initiatives.
- Reconcile datasets across multiple reports and dashboards to ensure consistency.
- Maintain and optimize report/dashboard access, user permissions, and security groups.
- Support development, enhancement, and maintenance of SSRS and Power BI reports and dashboards.
- Assist with ad-hoc reporting requests and produce clear data summaries for non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with team members to identify and resolve data quality issues and support data governance.
- Learn and develop proficiency in the firm’s programming languages, databases, and data structures.
Qualifications (Required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business, or related field preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis functions).
- Experience or exposure to SQL and relational databases preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a clear attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills for documenting requirements and presenting findings.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment and taking ownership of assigned tasks.
Nice-to-Have (Preferred)
- Experience with Power BI and/or SSRS report development or maintenance.
- Familiarity with data modeling, ETL basics, or reporting best practices.
- Prior experience in a professional services or legal environment (helpful but not required).
Location & Schedule
- Location: New York, NY — this is a hybrid role. In-office attendance in accordance with the department schedule is an essential function of the job.
- Candidates must be able to commute to the office as required by the hybrid schedule.
Employment Details & Compensation
- Employment type: Full-time
- Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 (range provided by Confidential Client). Actual pay is based on experience, education, and other lawful factors.
- Benefits: Confidential Client offers competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.
Why Join the Confidential Client
- Work in a supportive, detail-oriented team that values data accuracy and actionable reporting.
- Hands-on experience building and maintaining dashboards and reports used by business stakeholders.
- Opportunity to grow technical skills (Power BI, SSRS, SQL) and gain exposure to data practices in a Law Practice environment.
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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