Analyst- Los Angeles Job #1527

We are seeking an Analyst for our Downtown Los Angeles office with a strong analytical background and an interest in the rigorous application of economics, statistics, and computing to high-profile projects in the fast-paced setting of litigation consulting.

Please note:  Only candidates who submit a resume and a cover letter will be considered.

Essential Functions

• Technical skills
  • Understands and can apply basic economic, statistical, and econometric concepts.
  • Demonstrates intermediate competency in Excel (e.g., advanced functions, conditional formatting, and pivot tables) and graphics (PowerPoint/R/other).
  • Programs at an intermediate level (e.g., uses macros appropriately, organizes code logically, avoids hard coding).
    • Imports, organizes, and standardizes raw data.
    • Understands the logic of the underlying data and creates useable datasets for analysis.
    • Performs basic regression analysis.
    • Audits basic and intermediate level programs.
  • Performs basic financial analysis (e.g., present/future values, price indexes, financial statement analysis).
• Litigation and research skills
  • Acquires thorough knowledge of the litigation process, including familiarity with discovery rules.
  • Organizes and manages electronic and hard copy case materials.
  • Reviews documents, deposition testimony, and relevant literature for content and is able to identify items relevant to case-level issues.
  • Audits report and exhibit backup for accuracy and completeness.
  • Independently prepares sufficient, reliable back-up documentation for Econ One work product.
  • Compiles opposing experts’ electronic and hard copy work papers in order to (1) replicate results and (2) identify factual inaccuracies/unsupported claims.
• Communication skills
  • Describes, explains, and defends own analyses; seeks out information needed to understand the context of analyses being performed.
  • Writes clearly and efficiently.
  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate with clients by the quality and clarity of communication with senior staff.
  • Instructs less experienced staff in proper research, spreadsheet, and documentation skills.

Education and experience

• Position requires at least a Bachelor’s degree in economics or a related discipline with some relevant work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint a must.
• Knowledge of SAS, STATA, or other analytical software packages preferred. PROC SQL experience a plus.
• Experience in economic consulting, economic research, or related fields preferred.
• Excellent quantitative/analytical skills.
• Knowledge of econometrics and statistics preferred.
• Experience working with large, complex databases preferred.