Forensics and Litigation Services Director or Managing Director

Weaver

• $170K — $260K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Accounting, Business or Finance
  • CPA and/or CFE certification
  • Significant experience in personal injury and/or employment litigation
  • Proven ability to establish client relationships and acquire new business
  • Experience supervising small teams
  • Experience in managing and mentoring staff

Responsibilities

  • Lead and expand the local personal injury practice
  • Build and analyze lost earnings claims and life care plans
  • Prepare damages reports and calculations
  • Develop testing procedures and work plans
  • Collaborate with leadership to execute strategic plans
  • Manage junior staff effectively

Benefits

  • Competitive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Disability and life insurance coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible scheduled time off and 11 holidays
  • 56 hours of sick and safe leave
  • In-house continuing professional education (CPE) and learning opportunities
  • Leadership development program (WeaverLEAD)
  • Inclusive work environment celebrating diverse strengths
Full Job Description
Position Profile

Weaver seeks a Director or Managing Director to join our growing Forensic and Litigation Services practice to help grow the personal injury practice. Our team provides services and expertise in forensic investigations, dispute resolution and litigation support services for Fortune 100 clients.

The Director or Managing Director will be responsible for leading and expanding the local personal injury practice in their location. They will build and analyze lost earnings claims and present value of life care plans, as well as other damages reports and calculations. They will be responsible for putting together testing procedures and developing work plans, as well as reports and presentations. They will also work closely with leadership in order to execute plans effectively and have a responsibility to manage junior staff. This role will provide an opportunity to offer your valuable expertise in a variety of industries and participate in a fast growing practice.

To be successful in this role, the following qualifications are required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Accounting, Business or Finance or related field
  • CPA and/or CFE
  • Significant experience in personal injury and/or employment litigation
  • Proven ability to establish relationships, acquire new business, and prepare engagement proposals
  • Experience supervising small teams
  • Experience in managing, mentoring and developing staff

Additionally, the following qualifications are preferred:
  • Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • Experience in forensic investigations, dispute resolution and litigation support services

Compensation and Benefits: At Weaver, our most valuable resource is our people. We take the time to evaluate our employees' wants and needs and invest our resources accordingly. A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position is $170,000 to $260,000. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. In addition to compensation packages, Weaver offers competitive health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Further, we support our employees by offering flexible scheduled time off (STO), minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days! Learn more here - Weaver benefits.

We also offer in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department. Our multi-faceted internal learning program including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth. Our goal is to balance both high development with high performance to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

WeaverLEAD We are committed to investing in the strength of our team. That is why we have created an internal leadership coaching program to train leaders to support other leaders at every level of the organization. The goal of WeaverLEAD is to inspire the growth and development of our leaders by:

Leaning into the experience of exploring new ideas for each individual's growth as a leader.

Engaging the coaching mindset at work with new ways of thinking about challenges and opportunities.

Adapting to the transformation that takes place as a result of participating in the program.

Developing yourself and others with coaching competencies to create a firm-wide culture of coaching.

People are our formula!At Weaver, we recognize that everyone brings different strengths, backgrounds, and working styles to our team. We cultivate a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual's unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy, and support.

What's next? Interested applicants should apply directly to the job posting. You may apply to multiple roles. Be sure to upload your most recent resume and ensure that it is attached to your application. By registering, you are only activating an account and creating a presence. Please apply directly to a position of interest. You will receive a confirmation email after completing an application for a role. After reviewing your application, a friendly Weaver Recruiter will contact you soon and walk you through the hiring process. Thank you for exploring a career with us. We look forward to meeting you!

Currently, we are not accepting resume submissions from third-party staffing agencies for this role. This role is Employee Referral Program eligible.

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