Associate, Intellectual Property - Disputes, Claims & Investigations

At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.
General Purpose: An Associate within our Disputes, Compliance, and Investigations group will have consulting assignments in a variety of industries and receive client exposure. They assist in engagements primarily related to the delivery of expert witness testimony for a variety of types of commercial disputes including Intellectual Property litigation (patent infringement, trademark infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and copyright infringement), breach of contract, employment disputes, and potentially others. They also may have additional opportunities to manage and perform Intellectual Property valuation and forensic accounting/fraud investigation projects. Associates are assigned to project teams, working under the direction of engagement leaders.
The selected candidate will also assist senior Stout practitioners with business development and marketing activities including proposals, presentations, articles, pitchbooks, and related research. The candidate will also participate in market-facing activities to develop and maintain relationships with clients and prospects, principally consisting of commercial litigation attorneys and in-house counsel.
The candidate's primary area of responsibility will be in commercial litigation matters, particularly in Intellectual Property matters including patent, trade secret, copyright and trademark disputes.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of engagements, with primary responsibility for assisting with the execution of the engagement workplan
• Create and review engagement analyses, including financial analysis and modeling
• Manage document organization processes including the review, organization, and analysis of case documentation, testimony, court filings, and the identification of relevant information utilized for analysis
• Work with engagement leaders to strategize engagement approach; develop engagement workplans; oversee and monitor engagement progress on a daily basis; and report to engagement leadership on engagement progress and critical path items
• Assist with the management of client relationships with and without supervision
• Management and performance of company, industry, and case-specific research functions, including technical, economic, accounting, and/or market research to support the basis for our analyses, assumptions, and conclusions
• Preparation and review of written reports, presentations and graphical exhibits
• Participation in marketing and thought leadership efforts

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to critically analyze financial statements, accounting records, tax returns, and other financial documents on multiple engagements
• Understanding of financial documents used in day-to-day business operations and transactions
• Proficient in using spreadsheet software (Excel), database software, and other data analysis tools to build detailed, complex financial models to trace actual transactions and/or create flexible and robust scenario analyses; statistical, economic, and/or population modeling are a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to develop and critique alternative arguments/opinions
• Ability to conduct and/or direct others in thorough and relevant research
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Ability and flexibility to work with changing, client-imposed deadlines
• Strong organizational skills

Education and/or Training:

• 4-year undergraduate degree with a concentration in accounting, finance, or economics
• 2-4 years of relevant professional experience in the accounting, finance, or economic disciplines. Litigation consulting, forensic accounting, and/or valuation experience in Intellectual Property matters including patent, trade secret, copyright and trademark is preferred
• Designations or advanced degrees a plus (CPA, MBA, etc.)

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.
Why Stout?
Our goal is to provide a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes competitive compensation, benefits & wellness programs that allows employees to choose what's most important to them at any life stage. At Stout, we are committed to the personal and professional development of our employees while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
Stout Culture: We honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to representing and including the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Our core values embrace a culture of inclusion and the equitable treatment of all team members, starting with Stout's leadership and spreading across the organization. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain individuals with an array of talents, ideas, and experiences that propel the entrepreneurial spirit and exceptionalism that drive our success. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, click here.
Professional Development: To foster employee development we offer ongoing training and learning opportunities, employee resources groups, mentorship programming, and professional designation reimbursement. We believe in timely and proactive performance excellence, ongoing 360 feedback, clear performance expectations at each level, and quarterly check-ins with your manager ensure you are supported and growing your career.
Stout Benefits : Stout offers a variety of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees throughout their career at Stout. View our Benefits page to see what this can look like for you.
Flexible Work Schedules: Work-life balance is important to us and we want our employees to have balanced lives, which is why we have a discretionary time off policy for all salaried exempt employees. This gives you the ability to take time off as appropriate.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.
Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Stout values a diverse workforce and strongly encourages women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ communities, veterans, people with disabilities and members of other underrepresented communities to apply.
Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright, ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture, diversity, and personal growth? Stout might just be the right place for you.