Associate

Stout Risius Ross, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Stout Risius Ross, LLC in San Diego, CA, seeks a senior analyst to lead intellectual property damages engagements, directing work, research, and reporting.

You will mentor team members, build client relationships, and contribute to business development while leveraging evolving AI tools. The role requires 4-year degree and 3–6 years IP damages experience; strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

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 and strong interpersonal abilities.
• Strong analytical and technical skills in finance, economics and/or accounting.
• Significant experience assisting with preparation of expert reports and supporting analyses.
• Team management experience is a welcome plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Openness to integrating AI tools into the engagement workflow.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead engagements, directing work quality and delivery.
• Oversee research, modeling, and financial/economic analyses.
• Develop reports and exhibits translating findings into conclusions.
• Mentor team members and support professional growth.
• Build trusted client relationships through communication and project management.
• Assist with business development and thought leadership.
• Support AI-assisted research workflows while maintaining accuracy.

Skills

IP damages quantification

IP dispute experience

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills in finance/economics

Drafting expert reports

Team management experience

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPo

AI tools openness

Education

4-year undergraduate degree in economics, finance, mathematics and/or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Impact You’ll Make

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.

What You’ll Do

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.

What You Bring

• 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.

How You’ll Thrive

• Approach engagements with intellectual curiosity and rigor — asking thoughtful questions, thinking critically about the data and assumptions behind our analysis, and applying attention to detail so our work product is accurate, thorough, and well‑reasoned.
• Work independently and in a collaborative team environment — sharing ideas openly, welcoming feedback, and considering different perspectives to reach sound conclusions.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills and attention to detail while managing competing priorities and multiple workstreams.
• Grow your skills in a team that actively invests in new technology, including AI tools, to strengthen and streamline how we work.
• Embrace changing client-imposed deadlines with flexibility, adaptability, and sound judgment in fast‑paced environments.
• Collaborate with engagement leaders and team members while embodying Stout’s core values: Positive and Team‑Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship‑Focused, Super‑Responsive, and Great Communicators.
• Demonstrate a commitment to delivering Relentless Excellence® in client service, team collaboration, and professional development.

Why Stout?

At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.

We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success.

Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.

We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.

Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work‑life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.

Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success: https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Compensation

Stout is required by applicable state and local laws to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $74,000.00 - $135,000.00 Annual. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here - https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits.

Additional Information

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