The Technology Analyst (Analyst) will be a central part of the team responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of the Firm’s in-house job opportunities platform, alumni technologies, and related systems. The primary role of the Analyst will be to support activities related to the firm’s career services and alumni data and technologies. They support the efforts to capture and maintain data across platforms that includes, but is not limited to, in-house legal job opportunities, and alumni and key contact information. They will assist in identifying, entering, and maintaining quality of data; leveraging data to support the objectives of the career services team, marketing team, and other key stakeholders; contributing to workflow and reporting development; and performing regular quality assurance checks and outreach. In addition, the Analyst contributes to efforts to drive adoption of and appropriate use of key technologies in support of the Firm’s business development and knowledge management efforts.

Data Maintenance

• Perform day-to-day maintenance activities to support the in-house opportunities database and related systems, including alumni database and portal
• Perform routine data entry for new career opportunities
• Conduct research for new career opportunities from publicly available sources
• Facilitate routine audits to identify and remove outdated data from in-house opportunities database and alumni database
• Develop familiarity with the content and configuration of the in-house opportunities platform and integrated data sources
• Assist with data integration, reporting, import and export projects

Data Reporting and Analysis

• Identify opportunities to leverage available data (jobs, contacts, relationships) to improve experience for program clients, and in support of career services team and marketing department objectives
  
• Contribute to the planning, execution, and design of firm and program data reports that support the execution and objectives of the career services program
  
• Compile and analyze career and jobs data gathered internally and externally, and make recommendations based on analyses
  
• Identify, track, and interpret in-house opportunities database metrics and undertake metrics-related projects to maintain and improve processes, data quality, and overall user experience
  
• Develop visuals for internal team and firmwide reports

User Support

• Provide basic end-user support for "how to" questions and technical issues
• Update standard configuration documentation and related end-user materials for the -house opportunities database and related systems
• Identify opportunities to improve and/or add to the in-house opportunities database and related processes and integration sources

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources). 

Education and/or Experience: 

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Minimum of two years of experience working with practice-related information and processes
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines and priorities
• Strong writing and proofreading skills

Preferred:

• Familiarity with legal technology such as experience or expertise systems, research tools, work flow systems and/or legal project management or practice management tools
• Basic understanding of law firm structure and business practices, as well as practice-specific terminology
• Knowledge of various external research tools such as Lexis, Westlaw, CapitalIQ, Thomson MonitorSuite and other resources

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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