Data Management Analyst

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path.

Osler is hiring a Data Management Analyst to join our Legal Operations team. This role will focus on the execution and operational support for Osler’s strategic data initiatives, including the firmwide matter data management project. Osler’s Legal Operations team leads the way in enterprise and transactional practice transformation. We apply our expertise, cutting-edge technologies and processes to support Osler’s continuing excellence in client service delivery.

The successful candidate can be based out of our Ottawa or Toronto office.

Major Responsibilities:

• Leads and executes the remediation of the firm's data sets in accordance with direction established by internal stakeholders
• Liaises with and supports internal stakeholders to reconcile and align the firm’s matter data
• Supports the implementation of the selected technical solution for matter data management
• Provides operational and user side support (including training) post-implementation
• Supports the development of improvements to the firm’s data management system and data sources
• Provides operational and other support for continued monitoring of the firm’s matter data management to ensure data quality and adherence to the firm’s matter data governance framework
• Prepares ad hoc and routine reports and analysis of data as assigned
• Supports the firm’s data governance leaders and works collaboratively to continuously enhance the data culture at the firm and promote the positives of technological change
• Participates in making informed recommendations about data governance and related matters
• Stays up to date on emerging trends and technology related to data intelligence in the legal sector
• Performs other duties as required

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

This position requires a university degree in data science, information systems or related field and a minimum of three years of experience in a user-facing data management/intelligence role (preferably within a law firm setting) or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Legal services/professional services firm experience is an asset
• Knowledge of data intelligence and analytics software and tools used in the legal sector
• Experience with data technology (such as Foundation), data infrastructure, or information systems projects in a law firm setting is an asset
• Exceptional level of attention to detail and data-driven approach to work
• Proven ability to execute data-driven tasks successfully
• Strong analytical and data organization skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Time management and organizational skills in order to efficiently multi-task and prioritize among many demands
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and learn new technology and frameworks quickly
• A self-starter with a positive and collaborative attitude

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted.  Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

No agencies or phone calls/emails please.

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