Data Scientist

About Us:

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.

Ballard Spahr is seeking highly skilled Data Scientist to enrich our Information Technology team. If you are passionate about transforming complex data into actionable insights and have a strong proficiency in data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques, we want to hear from you. As a Data Scientist, you will collaborate with various departments to enhance our decision-making processes and contribute to the firm's strategic objectives. This is a unique opportunity to work with diverse datasets, deliver innovative solutions, drive efficiency across our organization.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.

• Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.

• Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.

• Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.

Your Role:

As a Data Scientist within our Information Technology Department your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Visualizing data findings using tools such as Power BI to effectively conveying insights to stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making.

• Designing and developing user-friendly front-end solutions utilizing CSS, HTML, and JavaScript, ensuring a positive user experience for data interaction.

• Collaborating with IT and other departments to integrate data solutions with existing systems and platforms, ensuring seamless functionality and data flow.

• Ensuring data integrity and security by adhering to best practices and compliance requirements.

• Providing comprehensive documentation for data processes, models, and analytics reports, while conducting unit and automated testing to guarantee solution quality.

What We're Looking For:

• Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving along with strong analytical skills.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

• Teamwork Skills: Demonstrate ability to collaborate with, be accessible to, and positively influence others within the team.

Required Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Science, Statistics, or a related field, Master's degree preferred. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in data science or analytics, showcasing proficiency in data analysis and programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL. Familiarity with data visualization tools, particularly Power BI, Tableau or similar platforms is essential. Additionally, the candidate should possess experience with machine learning frameworks like PySpark, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn as well as an understanding of large language models and big data tools, such as Hadoop and Spark. Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, Fabric, or AWS for data storage and processing a plus. Experience in CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps and Jenkins, would be advantageous. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the legal industry or professional services firms. This is a remote position, with occasional in-office attendance required at the Philadelphia office when requested.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, fertility benefits, travel and lodging expenses, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and match; and a generous paid time off program. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; paid parental leave, firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program. The salary range for this position is from $140,000 - $160,000 depending upon experience and location.

Ready to Grow with Us?

If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.

At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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