[Hiring] Associate @Stout

Role Description

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.

• Lead or co-lead intellectual property engagements, with responsibility for the direction, quality, and delivery of the work.
• Oversee and actively participate in research, modeling, and financial and economic analysis.
• Oversee and actively participate in developing reports, exhibits, and demonstratives that translate complex financial and economic findings into clear, compelling conclusions.
• Develop and mentor team members and support their professional growth within a collaborative team.
• Build trusted client relationships through responsive communication, dependable project management, and consistently valuable work.
• Support the growth and reputation of the practice through business development and thought leadership.

Qualifications

• 4-year undergraduate degree with a concentration in economics, finance, mathematics and/or accounting.
• 3-6 years of relevant professional experience in damages quantification, preferably related to intellectual property disputes.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly convey ideas.
• Strong analytical and technical skills in finance, economics, and/or accounting with the ability to critically analyze financial statements, accounting records, tax returns, and other financial documents.
• Significant experience assisting with the preparation of expert reports and supporting analyses. Team management experience is a welcome plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Openness to and curiosity about thoughtfully integrating AI tools into the engagement workflow.

Requirements

• Work with engagement leaders to strategize engagement approaches, develop workplans, oversee and monitor progress, and report on critical path items.
• Oversee and participate in company, industry, and case-specific research, including technical, economic, accounting, and market research, to support analyses, assumptions, and conclusions.
• Analyze financial statements, accounting records, tax returns, and other financial documents to identify critical insights across multiple engagements.
• Review, organize, and analyze case documentation, testimony, and court filings to identify the information that matters for the analysis.
• Assist with drafting expert reports and preparing analyses primarily related to patent, copyright, and trademark infringement, as well as trade secret misappropriation matters across diverse industries and technologies.
• Assist with the management of client relationships and serve as an important point of contact for client communications.
• Help build and expand the team’s use of emerging AI tools to enhance research, analysis, and document workflows while maintaining accuracy and reliability.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.
• Culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success.
• Investment in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback.
• Flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance.