Labor & Employment - Consultant I

Resolution Economics
  • Chicago, Illinois
    29 days ago

    Job Description

    Resolution Economics is seeking a Consultant I to join our Labor & Employment Practice in our Chicago office, on site, with availability to start in either the winter of 2026 or summer of 2027.

    Company Description:

    Resolution Economics is a leading economic consulting firm focused on providing economic, statistical, and financial analysis; litigation and consulting support; and expert testimony to the world’s leading companies and law firms. Resolution Economics is headquartered in Los Angeles (Century City) with offices in Downtown Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Chicago, New York City, Charlotte, Austin, and Philadelphia.

    Working at Resolution Economics is a rewarding experience where teamwork, creativity, and academic rigor combine to generate real-world results. We apply analytical, statistical, and economic methods to create compelling narratives that are digestible to non-technical audiences. Our work often influences State and Federal case law, informs settlement discussions, and directly impacts the outcomes of future litigation. Given the high-stakes nature of our work, our clients depend on our adaptability, efficiency, and ability to maintain a high degree of reliability in our work product.

    Practice Description — Labor & Employment:

    The Labor and Employment (“L&E”) Practice at Resolution Economics is a market leader in providing statistical and economic support in employment litigation and consulting. We have managed thousands of complex and high-profile matters, many national in scope, and have provided expert testimony in class-action, multi-plaintiff, and single-plaintiff employment matters.

    Our team is among the most experienced in the nation at handling complex wage and hour litigation, including matters involving minimum wage and overtime claims, meal and rest break violations, employee misclassification, and off-the-clock work. We routinely provide data and document management services, design and implement statistical sampling plans, and employ an array of data collection techniques, including surveys and in-person/video observation studies.

    In addition to our litigation work, we are frequently retained on a consulting basis to assist employers in examining their labor and employment practices. This includes EEOC, DOL, and other state law compliance, as well as proactive studies related to pay equity and reduction-in-force proposals. Our consultants work across all stages of the litigation process from class certification and merits analysis through expert reports, depositions, and trial testimony.

    Candidate Profile:

    We are looking for candidates who meet the following profile. A full list of qualifications is provided in the Job Qualifications section below.

    • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
    • Experience with statistical or data programming languages such as SAS, R, STATA, Python, SQL, or VBA
    • Demonstrated understanding of economic and statistical concepts
    • Interest in employment litigation and empirical analysis

    Job Description:

    The Consultant I (“Consultant”) position is the entry-level position at Resolution Economics, and no prior work experience is required to apply. Consultants in the Labor & Employment Practice assist with managing documents and data received from our clients. This includes converting raw data into analytical files, verifying data integrity, running statistical analyses, creating charts and tables, and finalizing documents and data for production. In some cases, Consultants may be required to assist in collecting data via observation studies or in-person surveys at client locations.

    Consultants typically play a major part in forming and testing hypotheses when analyzing data and are expected to be (or become) proficient programmers with a trained eye for details. While Consultants will regularly process data and perform empirical work, they will also be expected to develop a sense of the big picture for each case and to learn how to shape findings into a coherent story supported by prevailing economic theories and statistical methods.

    The ideal candidate is highly motivated and intellectually curious, with a positive attitude and some exposure to basic statistical software or computer programming languages. We are looking for individuals with a collaborative spirit and a willingness to learn. The Labor & Employment litigation environment can be unpredictable, so the Consultant should be able to handle multiple requests and accommodate tight deadlines confidently. For the right candidate, the position will be as rewarding as it is demanding. Consultants will quickly learn that they have the support of a team of intelligent and highly motivated individuals who have a genuine interest in their professional development and advancement to higher positions. The Consultant role offers a challenging and rewarding pathway for those seeking to grow into future leaders and experts in the field.

    Salary Scale:

    Consultants are paid an annual salary of between $97,300 and $103,000, subject to all required deductions and withholdings, and not including the value of benefits under any Resolution Economics-maintained benefit plan. The Consultant position is classified as exempt from overtime pay requirements under applicable Federal and State law.

    Responsibilities of this position may include:

    • Using SAS and Microsoft Office to analyze data and present results both internally and to clients
    • Gathering data from a variety of file formats using SAS programming, OCR, data entry, or other methods
    • Data cleaning and processing
    • Performing statistical analyses including t-tests, chi-square tests, regressions, etc.
    • Supervising and reviewing Research Assistant work
    • Researching additional data sources (e.g., Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census, etc.)
    • Assisting staff at all levels with project tasks and quality control
    • Reviewing and summarizing documents
    • Travel may be required on certain projects

    Job Qualifications:

    Skills and Abilities

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
    • Experience with statistical or data programming languages such as SAS, R, STATA, Python, SQL, or VBA
    • Demonstrated understanding of economic and statistical concepts
    • Experience in litigation consulting is a plus
    • High attention to detail and quality control
    • Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts
    • Strong teamwork and communication abilities
    • Solid work ethic and commitment to success
    • Comfort with tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and client requests
    • Willingness to work extended or irregular hours based on project needs

    Education and Work Experience:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
    • Master’s degree a plus but not required

    Resolution Economics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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