Senior Associate

J.S. Held LLC

. Work under the supervision of Managers and Directors on Economic Damages and Valuations engagements .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forensic accounting, financial analysis, and litigation support, with a strong focus on preparing equitable distribution charts and analyzing financial statements. Proficient in managing multiple assignments in fast-paced environments while ensuring high attention to detail and effective communication.

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Forensic AccountingFinancial AnalysisMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyLitigation SupportCaseMap Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement AnalysisTax Return AnalysisGeneral Ledger ReviewEquitable Distribution Chart PreparationRetirement Plan AnalysisIncome AnalysisDocument Request PreparationData Entry ReviewFinancial Affidavit AssistanceInterrogatory Drafting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooksCaseMap

Industry Keywords

Family LawValuationLitigation MattersForensic AccountingFinancial Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work under the supervision of Managers and Directors on Economic Damages and Valuations engagements
Support family law and other litigation matters
Work closely with testifying experts and leadership
Prepare equitable distribution charts through final column
Review and reconcile cash activity from Date of Filing to present for bank, brokerage, and related accounts
Prepare retirement plan analyses for defined contribution plans, including 401(k) and IRA accounts
Analyze marital portions of pensions and defined benefit plans
Perform income analyses for W-2 employees
Perform general ledger addbacks
Assist with financial affidavits as directed
Prepare document request lists, responses to RFPs, and mandatory disclosures
Determine standard work to be performed based on case type
Coordinate and review discovery using CaseMap, including relevancy assessments
Assemble deposition and trial exhibits and prepare binders
Draft standard interrogatories
Prepare schedules and supporting documentation as directed
Review and clean up data entry and schedules prepared by junior staff
Prepare needs analyses with appropriate support adjustments
Assist with hearing, deposition, mediation, and trial preparation
Train and mentor junior staff as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
2–5 years of relevant experience in family law, forensic accounting, litigation support, valuation, audit, or financial analysis
Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience analyzing financial statements, tax returns, and general ledger data
Experience in forensic accounting or family law environments preferred
Experience with QuickBooks preferred
Familiarity with CaseMap or similar litigation support tools preferred
Experience supporting expert testimony or litigation matters preferred
Ability to perform detailed financial analysis and review large volumes of documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage deadlines and shift priorities as needed
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment allowing employees to work remotely, when needed
Flexible Time Off policy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Match
Commuter Benefit