Charles River Associates · 5 months ago
Consulting Associate/IP Investigations (Forensic Services practice)
Boston, MA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$105K/yr - $115K/yr
2+ years expCharles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm specializing in economic and financial analysis. The Consulting Associate role within the Forensic Services practice involves conducting forensic investigations and supporting clients in intellectual property litigation through technical expertise and analysis.
AuctionsConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Conducting detailed forensic investigations of source code and systems in the context of copyright infringement, patent infringement, software failure, and software audit matters
Leveraging technical and consulting expertise to support counsel and clients in intellectual property litigation or disputes involving complex technology
Analyzing and inspecting source code, database schemas, system configurations, technical documentation, and other sources of technical evidence typically produced in the context of intellectual property litigation
Assisting with the preparation of expert reports and declarations describing technical and analytical findings
Ensuring reliability of analysis and risk management through implementing quality control measures and documentation
Participating in practice-building activities including recruiting and training
Qualification
Required
2-5 years of experience
Majored in Computer Science or an equivalent degree
Knowledge of software development
Knowledge of system design and implementation
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
High level of initiative
Ability to solve client problems using technical expertise
Ability to work collaboratively with a team
Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
Pride and ownership in work
Conducting detailed forensic investigations of source code and systems
Leveraging technical and consulting expertise to support counsel and clients
Analyzing and inspecting source code, database schemas, system configurations, and technical documentation
Assisting with the preparation of expert reports and declarations
Ensuring reliability of analysis and risk management through quality control measures
Participating in practice-building activities including recruiting and training
Preferred
Experience and deep understanding of programming languages including C, Java, or Python
Strong understanding of source code analysis, binary reverse engineering, and hardware functional testing techniques
Familiarity of analytical tools (e.g., SciTools Understand) used to visualize and understand software code
Understanding of database administration and software development models (SDLC, Agile, etc.)
Experience with drafting technical and investigative reports and communicating technical findings
Benefits
Comprehensive total rewards program
Superior benefits package
Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being
In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers
Company
Charles River Associates
Charles River Associates is a consulting firm specializing in financial, litigation, regulatory, and management consulting.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$250M2022-08-22Post Ipo Debt· $250M
1998-04-24IPO
Leadership Team
Paul Maleh
President and CEO
Adam Hart
Vice President
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