Research Assistant - Court Administration - Court of Common Pleas

GENERAL DEFINITION:The Research Assistant works directly under the Director of Research and Development to assist in collecting, and analyzing data, building, and managing databases, conducting literature reviews, and producing reports and presentations to disseminate research results. The researcher will use the scientific method to assist in providing empirical data to analyze policy and procedure and report key performance metrics to aid in legal system decision-making. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:The employee in this class assists in conducting detailed research using appropriate resources and compiling the published works relevant to the research topic for all sectors of the courts. Research Assistants are required to generate data products in a timely manner that range from scientific studies to periodical performance metrics on court processes and programs. Researchers are also required to validate information against other research publications to provide support and validity to current practice and policy. The data must then be organized in a way that presents information clearly and allows other analysts to review and confirm results. An employee in this class is required to summarize results of the research and write a conclusion that is supported by evidence. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Knowledge of standard statistical procedures and their applications to research endeavors.Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques for research and data collection.Knowledge of principles and practices of utilizing computers for management reporting and analysis.Knowledge of computer-based systems and associated principles and practices used for data gathering, organization, reporting, and analysis, such as data base management, graphics, word processing and spreadsheets.Skill in the use of ‘R,’ Tableau, SPSS, Excel, and Word. SQL knowledge is a plus.Skill in providing clear and concise oral presentations.Ability to pay close attention to detail.Ability to manage a large database, table and graph production, maps, and written analysis.Ability to perform basic and complex statistical analysis.Ability to learn new software and statistics as needed.Ability to multi-task several important and high-priority projects concurrently.Ability to develop creative data visualizations using programs such as Tableau and Piktochart.Ability to design graphics and compose reports that are easily consumable for an audience that may not have a statistical or research background. APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION THROUGH THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT WEBSITE AT: https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/fjdcareers.aspx.  APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/fjdcareers.aspx BY MAY 11, 2023.