Data Science Engineer

at Foley & Lardner LLP in Detroit, Michigan, United States

Job Description

Data Science Engineer
US-WI-Milwaukee

ID 
2026-3500  

Category 
Information Technology/Security  

Type 
Regular Full-Time  

FLSA Status 
Exempt  

Scheduled Hours 
40+  

Workplace 
Hybrid
Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It's a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.
Foley & Lardner LLP is currently seeking a Data Science Engineer to join our Business Systems and Data Science team. The right candidate will be responsible for all aspects of selected data science (including Data Mining, AI, Machine Learning) related Technology initiatives for the firm, from proposal and requirements definition to project planning and implementation, working with both the requesting party and Technology team using a variety of tools. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of formal project skills and will provide a proactive interface between internal clients and the Technology team to ensure effective definition of a delivery of data science initiatives. 

Responsibilities

Leads and drives the execution of data science projects including predictive modeling, natural language processing.
Applies mathematical, problem-solving, and coding skills to manage big data, extracting valuable insights.
Uses data mining or extracting tools to find usable data from valuable data sources.
Makes use of machine learning tools to select features, create and optimize data classifiers.
Performs preprocessing of structured and unstructured data.
Assists with Data taxonomy development and maintain our taxonomy for legal data (e.g., taxonomy clean up, SALI Taxonomy implementation).
Collaborates with firm leadership to identify strategic goals related to data utilization and implement data strategy components in collaboration with Business Intelligence.
Collaborates with Knowledge Management, Business Intelligence and Competitive Intelligence to identify strategic goals related to legal team data utilization.
Helps to develop strategies for best practices on data science projects
Sets and manages project milestones and dates
Performs other related duties as assigned
Provides guidance and best practice advice to data science interns 

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar related field of study desirable
Minimum of 1 year of relevant technology experience required
Working knowledge of software development and scripting languages such as Python, C#, JavaScript, HTML
Ability to program un-assisted by LLMs if needed
Proficient with prompting and working with LLMs
Working knowledge with core Python packages used for machine learning such as Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, MLflow, matplotlib, and numpy
Knowledge of developing applied AI applications with packages such as langchain or through custom LLM app pipelines
Basic understanding of developing within or integrating with cloud environments such as Azure or AWS
Office 365 application proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams)
Experience with data analysis and reporting
Experience with Dev Ops
Knowledge of SQL and data mining tools
Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills, along with experience using advanced tools for effective communication
Must be able to work independently and in a team environment to prioritize and perform multiple duties simultaneously while maintaining superior attention to detail, accuracy, and organization

TBD
Foley & Lardner LLP is a top ranked law firm with offices throughout the United States and abroad. At Foley we strive to remain true to our core values- our clients, integrity, our people, citizenship, diversity, trust & respect, stewardship & accountability and professional satisfaction. As a result, we offer the highest quality legal counsel to our clients, as well as outstanding professional opportunities for our employees.

Foley employees enjoy a comfortable, yet professional work environment, exceptional benefit package, state-of-the-art technology, work/life balance, great working relationships and much more.

We invite you to consider a career with Foley.

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