Consultants design and conduct qualitative and quantitative research, consult on trial strategy, assist in prepping witnesses, and perform all jury selection services. Required qualifications for the position include an advanced degree in the social sciences (a Ph.D. is strongly preferred) and extensive experience working in the field.  An established client base is not required, but it is a definite plus. The ideal Consultant is a team player who displays confidence and assertiveness and is eager to play a vital role in a firm that prides itself on providing first rate services to its clients. In addition, the ideal Senior Consultant has extensive experience selecting juries, as well as experience in witness preparation. A desire to build a long career at Trial Partners is essential for either the Senior Consultant or Consultant position.

All candidates must possess a drive for excellence, strong presentation and writing skills, proficiency in critical and creative thinking and problem solving, and a desire to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment. Travel is required. A competitive compensation package is offered, including excellent health, dental, and retirement benefits.

The Research Associate or Research Assistant will assist in planning and managing all aspects of research projects. Additionally, the Research Associate or Assistant will perform qualitative and quantitative data analysis, draft questionnaires, help compile reports, conduct venue research and post-trial interviews, and research various cases, as well as assist with various aspects of jury selection. The Research Associate or Assistant must have at least two years of experience in quantitative research methodologies and survey design. Experience working in the trial consulting industry – especially assisting with planning and managing research projects – is strongly preferred for the Research Associate position, while experience with SPSS, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and Excel is essential for either the Research Associate or Assistant position. The Research Associate is expected to use his or her discretion and often to work independently with little to no supervision. Some travel and occasional weekends are required.

A bachelor’s degree (preferably in a social science discipline) and experience working in a fast-paced work environment is a minimum requirement. The candidate should have strong writing and speaking skills, knowledge of research methodology, and familiarity with statistical analysis and interpretation. Aptitude for critical thinking, multitasking, and problem solving are required. The ideal Research Associate or Assistant is a team player who displays confidence and assertiveness and is eager to play a vital role in a firm that prides itself on providing first rate services to its clients. In addition, we want to hire a candidate who desires a long-term career at Trial Partners.

Trial Partners, Inc., a nationally recognized trial and jury consulting firm, is currently accepting applications for the position of Data Analyst in our Los Angeles office. The successful candidate must possess excellent data management and analytics skills, including extensive knowledge of statistical software, such as SPSS, R, SAS, or SQL, as well as proficiency with Excel.

The position is full-time, and the salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. It includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities of the Data Analyst

• Data analytics and modeling for individual projects and a large master database of jurors
• Interpret analytical output and prepare summaries of the results
• Manage and maintain various databases
• Scoring, coding, recoding, and merging of datasets
• Manage data quality assurance and control
• Help develop standards and procedures for data entry and coding, provide user training, and monitor data entry to ensure the integrity of the database
• Assist with updating research questionnaire templates and question coding
• Develop algorithms for analyzing data, including automated database procedures
• Plan for and implement future database expansion requirements

Requirements for the Position

• Data analytics and database management skills
• Advanced working knowledge and experience with SPSS or similar data software
• Intermediate to advanced background and experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Proficiency with Microsoft Access and PowerPoint is also preferred but not required
• Two or more years of work experience in statistics or data analytics with a bachelor’s degree, or comparable postgraduate education in a statistical, social, or behavioral science discipline
• Adept at problem solving, troubleshooting, and critical thinking
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Dependability and reliability
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive material with discretion

Interested applicants should email a cover letter of application, résumé, and salary requirements to: info@trial-partners.com. In the subject line, please write “Data Analyst application.”

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