Associate/Economic Damages and Litigation Support (Risk, Investigations & Analytics practice)

Associate/Economic Damages and Litigation Support (Risk, Investigations & Analytics practice) New York, NY, United States About Charles River Associates Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance‑related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact‑based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns. Position Overview CRA’s Risk, Investigations & Analytics Practice is an integrated global team that combines specialized investigative and forensic accounting capabilities with sophisticated data analytics and extensive subject‑matter expertise to gather intelligence, efficiently respond to crises, and identify and mitigate risks for our clients through all stages of due diligence, investigations, disputes, and litigation. We provide economic and financial advisory services to companies, legal counsel, and tribunals involved in matters relating to intellectual property disputes (such as patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, trademark and copyright infringement), International Trade Commission investigations, and commercial litigation (such as breach of contract, business interruption, tortious interference, and price discrimination). As an Associate, you will work alongside your project team and have frequent contact with senior leadership, working primarily on intellectual property disputes and commercial litigation matters. Responsibilities Develop appropriate financial, accounting, and economic analyses and damages models to support case theories; Review and summarize client documents, third‑party financial and industry data, expert reports, depositions, complaints and other legal documents to identify key information and discern relevant patterns; Assist in writing expert reports and deposition questions; Conduct industry, market, and competitive research to develop an understanding of the relationships between the parties, the relevant market, and other topics; Assist in the production and development of research summaries, expert reports, and the presentation of findings; Ensure the integrity and accuracy of analyses; Support senior experts to conduct analyses of various types of data (macro and micro economic, corporate financial and operational, market and industry). Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related analytic discipline; Up to 3 years of relevant work experience in accounting or financial/economic analysis (we are accepting applications from recent graduates and candidates in the workforce); Solid working knowledge of finance, accounting, and economic theories and methodologies; Analytic skills, including intermediate or advanced Excel experience; Experience gathering, standardizing, and analyzing voluminous transactional electronic data; Effective written and oral communication skills; Curious and analytic thinkers who bring creative approaches to non‑standard problems; An ability to communicate with project managers to facilitate prioritized tasks and execute responsibilities under pressure. Career Growth and Benefits CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities. We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well‑being, and in‑house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers. Work Location Flexibility CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to a client’s location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team. Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Salary and Other Compensation A good‑faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $92,500 - $100,000. Stating pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation. CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Charles River Associates