Litigation Associate

At BDO Seidman, we hire one individual at a time. The nature of our market makes it imperative we recruit individuals with impact, the kind of people who will make a difference the moment they arrive and who will flourish under our core values of competence, honesty and integrity, dedication, professionalism and responsibility and accountability. BDO Seidman, LLP is a national professional services firm providing assurance, tax, financial advisory and consulting services to a wide range of publicly traded and privately held companies. For almost 100 years we have provided quality service and leadership through the active involvement of our most experienced and committed professionals. Our team consists of highly experienced and knowledgeable professionals, many of whom are recognized as key thought leaders within the industry. We provide a full range of services and opportunities for people with diverse talents. If you're an outstanding individual who is interested in evaluating all of your options, you owe it to yourself to explore a career with BDO Seidman. At BDO Seidman, we are committed to delivering independent, efficient, effective and comprehensive audits. We provide quality assurance services to help ensure that our clients' financial statements meet the regulatory and business requirements under which they function, and are committed to values of integrity, trust, professionalism, independence and service. Assists with engagements relating to accounting matters in litigation or under investigation. Assists with compiling and analyzing facts to formulate, substantiate and/or critique various damage theories, claims or conclusions. Assists with investigations of individuals or groups potentially in possession of information regarding fraudulent activities. Assists with analyzing claims and damage calculations made by opposing parties. Identifies relevant business documents in connection with estimation of damages in large civil litigation matters. Assists with the drafting of reports of findings; preparing tables, exhibits and charts. Attends depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses to assist counsel with questioning. Assists client attorneys in trial preparation and preparing expert witnesses for testimony. Assists in the management of engagement administration, including budgeting, billing and conflict checks Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance (or Economics w/ minor in other). Alternatively, a Bachelors degree in liberal arts or other field and an MBA or MS in a business-oriented field. CPA Preferred2+ years of public accounting, forensic accounting, investigation or litigation services consulting experience. Computer skills: Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint Company:  BDO Seidman, LLP Location:  Chicago, IL 60601 Job Category:  Legal Company:  BDO Seidman, LLP Reference Code:  bdo-00000272 Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be considered applicants and will receive responses from BDO. Thank you for your interest in BDO Seidman, LLP. BDO Seidman, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any trademarks and service marks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.