Who we are
Smokeball helps law firms bill more without their clients paying more. Intriguing, right? We were founded by technology leaders with more than 20 years of experience in delivering impactful legal technology products. Our leadership continually strives to develop a company, culture, and team that share a profound love for the law and are compelled to help small law firms find success. Our mission isn't simple, but it is straightforward: help small law firms be successful businesses so that they can better serve our communities.
What makes us special?

1. Culture is sacred. As a 'Best Places to Work' winner four years in a row, we believe company culture is the single most important ingredient to our success. At the end of the day, it is all about our people.
2. The best product in Legal Tech. We think deeply about the challenges small law firms face. We do not bother with simply delivering a "faster horse," we drive innovations that truly enhance the lives and businesses of our clients. Check out our ratings on G2, Capterra, and Google.
3. Growth. The Legal Tech industry is estimated to be worth around $15bn and is growing every year. Smokeball is growing right along with it, and we like to take our people with us.

What we need
We are seeking an experienced Data Analyst to join our Product Team. This person will be responsible for reporting, data analysis, advising, and developing new ways to visualize information. Expertise in SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Report Builder are necessary for this role. This position is a valuable part of meeting and exceeding the needs of our clients.
A day in the life:

• Report to the Legal Product Manager to deliver custom analytic requests for internal and external clients.
• Collaborate with product managers and/or clients to deliver report which meets client needs.
• Work closely with Product teams to measure usage of features, delivering dashboards which visualize usage of features to guide strategy.
• Mine and analyze data from company databases to drive optimization and improvement of product development and business strategies.
• Advise Product and Development on data structure for new metrics.
• Ideate new ways to visualize information to derive insights for legal clients.

What you bring

• Fluency with SQL.
• 5 years experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Report Builder.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Passion for delivering value to clients and prioritizing their needs.
• Experience working on open ended custom analytic requests.
• Experience building and implementing predictive models.
• Drive to find answers, motivation to learn, and adaptive to changing business needs.
• Enjoy being in the data and finding value/insight.
• Dedication and perseverance to overcome data, analytical, and/or technical challenges.
• Knowledge of accounting basics (ie. debits/ credit) is a plus.
• Must be a US citizen

Your future team
Manager:
Sonica: Hi, I'm Sonica! I lead the Legal Product team. What I love about Smokeball is the people I get to spend time with (on Zoom) every day. Outside of work, I love exploring new restaurants and running along the lakeshore path. I'm also an avid baker and calligrapher.
Teammates:
Josh: Hi, I'm Josh! I am a Legal Product Specialist at Smokeball. I have been here for almost nine years and love that I have been able to witness Smokeball's growth since we were in a tiny 400 square foot office. I can't stress enough how great it is to work here. When we say culture is king here, we all really mean it; from the President on down to the newest hire, I have never worked in a more supportive place. On my off time I cook, play D&D, love hanging out with my cats Starsky & Pudge, and am super excited to be getting back out on the road travelling again.
Life at Smokeball

• Great Culture: Named Crain's 2021, 2020, & 2019 Best Workplaces, Inc. Magazine's 2018 Best Workplaces
• Work-Life Balance: 20 vacation days, 6 sick days, 10 paid holidays, birthday off, volunteer time, and more!
• Career Growth: Smokeball believes in investing in our own people and promoting from within. Our own President started at Smokeball as an Account Manager!
• Flexible Working: We trust our people to get their jobs done. Work remotely full-time? In the office full-time? A hybrid of both? Your choice!
• Benefits: Excellent medical coverage, 401(k) match, monthly wellness stipend, generous parental leave
• Transparency: We keep employees in the loop through monthly global huddles and local standups where we discuss company goals, updates, new hire introductions, etc.

• The Office: The kitchen is stocked with breakfast items, snacks, and beverages, and we have plenty of games to help you relax (ping-pong, billiards, pinball, board games, video games). We also offer free monthly massages provided by a licensed massage therapist!
• Fun Events: In-person happy hours, virtual game nights, family-friendly events, and so much more
• Convenient Transit: We're located in the heart of downtown Chicago, in walking distance from all major modes of transportation

The values we live by
Creating and fostering a great culture is just as important as providing a great product. At Smokeball, we don't have Core Values for show, we live and breathe them every day.

• Caring is not optional
• Make it happen

• Deliver legendary service
• Innovate for the client, not the press release
• Be frank
• Keep listening, keep learning

These values inform every strategic decision we make and guide our behavior with every person we meet. When we are bringing new team members into the Smokeball Family, we look for compassion, drive, keen judgement, varied perspectives, and no egos.
What DEI means to us
At Smokeball, we believe that "caring is not optional." We respect everyone, no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love, where they come from, how they identify, what they believe in, what abilities they have, or what they are trying to overcome. Smokeball is committed to utilizing community partnerships, education, events, and hiring to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for everyone we interact with.
Learn more about our DEI program here.
More, more, more!
Why do we do what we do? Where did the name 'Smokeball' come from? How do we give back? Learn more here.
* Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications! We encourage anyone who is interested to apply based on the responsibilities and requirements outlined. You may be the culture add that we are seeking! We look forward to your application.
* Smokeball is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing an open, welcoming environment for everyone.