J.S. Held LLC
Vice President, Economic Damages & Valuations (MAI)
J.S. Held LLC, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Vice President, Economic Damages & Valuations (MAI)
Company Description
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise across all assets and value at risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high‑stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, clear‑cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
Job Description We are seeking a qualified commercial real estate appraiser who is MAI designated by the Appraisal Institute for a key position in our LA office. Primary responsibilities will include hiring (as needed), developing, and overseeing commercial real estate appraisal staff with the appropriate technical skills to serve local and regional markets in support of J.S. Held referrals, along with generating new client business for the firm.
Additional responsibilities include commercial real property research, analysis, and preparation of valuation and other expert advisory reports for general commercial real estate valuation, estate planning, mergers & acquisitions, litigation support, forensic accounting, and real property damages. Engagements can involve up to 70% litigation ranging from family law, shareholder disputes, insurance‑related damages claims, and other unique and specialty engagements.
We most often interact within a team environment with other J.S. Held specialists across the United States. Sharing discussion, targeting, and coordination of tasks, professional responses/reports, and shared deadlines is common. Additional activities include managing document requests/production, building and maintaining valuation models and reports, conducting site visits, and providing professional client interactions. Collaboration with other financial forensic engagements will be required as necessary across the United States.
Required Qualifications
College undergraduate degree
Earned the MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
Strong quantitative and analytical skills: analyze large data sets and simplify/translate into condensed or visual format for presentation to the J.S. Held team or clients
Comfortable with finance and related issues such as operating statements and rent rolls applicable to appraisal of income properties
Solid oral and written communication skills, including ability to develop narrative valuation/expert reports and other client communication materials
Effective organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects to meet fluctuating deadlines and pressure situations with incomplete information
Strong attention to detail and maintain supporting documentation per J.S. Held requirements
Ability to research industry, economic, and benchmark data and apply such data to subject analysis
Maintain the quality of the J.S. Held brand in all oral and written communications
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with common real estate valuation data resources
Willingness to contribute to articles in professional journals, if desired
Additional Information and Benefits Some of the benefits we provide include a flexible work environment allowing remote work when needed, flexible time‑off policy, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) match, and commuter benefit.
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $150,000—$200,000. Salary offered is based on a wide array of factors including skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, and management responsibility.
Other Duties These duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Privacy and Compliance By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and freely give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required. California residents can learn more about the personal information we collect and privacy rights.
EEO Statement We embrace diversity and are committed to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment. J.S. Held is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email jobs@jsheld.com with "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Finance
Industries Business Consulting and Services
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Job Description We are seeking a qualified commercial real estate appraiser who is MAI designated by the Appraisal Institute for a key position in our LA office. Primary responsibilities will include hiring (as needed), developing, and overseeing commercial real estate appraisal staff with the appropriate technical skills to serve local and regional markets in support of J.S. Held referrals, along with generating new client business for the firm.
Additional responsibilities include commercial real property research, analysis, and preparation of valuation and other expert advisory reports for general commercial real estate valuation, estate planning, mergers & acquisitions, litigation support, forensic accounting, and real property damages. Engagements can involve up to 70% litigation ranging from family law, shareholder disputes, insurance‑related damages claims, and other unique and specialty engagements.
We most often interact within a team environment with other J.S. Held specialists across the United States. Sharing discussion, targeting, and coordination of tasks, professional responses/reports, and shared deadlines is common. Additional activities include managing document requests/production, building and maintaining valuation models and reports, conducting site visits, and providing professional client interactions. Collaboration with other financial forensic engagements will be required as necessary across the United States.
Required Qualifications
College undergraduate degree
Earned the MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
Strong quantitative and analytical skills: analyze large data sets and simplify/translate into condensed or visual format for presentation to the J.S. Held team or clients
Comfortable with finance and related issues such as operating statements and rent rolls applicable to appraisal of income properties
Solid oral and written communication skills, including ability to develop narrative valuation/expert reports and other client communication materials
Effective organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects to meet fluctuating deadlines and pressure situations with incomplete information
Strong attention to detail and maintain supporting documentation per J.S. Held requirements
Ability to research industry, economic, and benchmark data and apply such data to subject analysis
Maintain the quality of the J.S. Held brand in all oral and written communications
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with common real estate valuation data resources
Willingness to contribute to articles in professional journals, if desired
Additional Information and Benefits Some of the benefits we provide include a flexible work environment allowing remote work when needed, flexible time‑off policy, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) match, and commuter benefit.
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $150,000—$200,000. Salary offered is based on a wide array of factors including skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, and management responsibility.
Other Duties These duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Privacy and Compliance By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and freely give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required. California residents can learn more about the personal information we collect and privacy rights.
EEO Statement We embrace diversity and are committed to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment. J.S. Held is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email jobs@jsheld.com with "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Finance
Industries Business Consulting and Services
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