Damages & Valuations Associate: Economic Insight

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat in the United States is seeking an entry‑level associate for its Damages & Valuations team to support litigation, valuation, and economic consulting work across domestic and international matters. You will analyze data, build models, and develop insights early in your consulting career.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, a STEM or economics background, proficiency with Excel, and a willingness to learn from experts; collaboration and clear communication are valued in our

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, or another analytically rigorous discipline from an accredited college or university
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn new concepts and ask thoughtful questions
• Interest or experience in economic consulting, litigation support, valuation, damages analysis, finance, accounting, data analysis, or other research‑intensive work
• Experience with research projects, undergraduate theses, consulting internships, data analytics internships, finance‑related work, or similar experiences that demonstrate ownership of complex work
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with tools such as Stata, R, Python, or SQL is helpful, along with an eagerness to continue building technical skills
• Comfort working with data, conducting research, organizing information clearly, and using emerging tools, including AI, to improve efficiency, quality, and analytical rigor
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through, with the ability to balance multiple assignments and communicate proactively
• Ability to stay focused, adaptable, and solutions‑oriented when priorities shift or deadlines are tight
• Clear listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex information in a thoughtful and professional way; fluency in English for business communication is required
• Interest in professional development or credentials such as CPA, CFA, CVA, or ASA is a plus, but not required to apply
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Dig into case documents, research materials, and discovery records to understand the facts behind complex disputes
• Analyze financial statements, business records, market data, and other evidence to help quantify damages and support valuation work
• Build models, organize data, and develop analyses that help explain financial issues clearly and accurately
• Contribute to reports, presentations, and client‑ready materials that turn detailed analysis into compelling insights
• Work closely with senior consultants and experts, gaining hands‑on experience in litigation support, valuation, damages analysis, and economic consulting

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving mindset

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Excellent communication

English business fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics

Tools

Excel

Stata

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Secretariat in the United States is seeking an entry‑level associate for its Damages & Valuations team to support litigation, valuation, and economic consulting work across domestic and international matters. You will analyze data, build models, and develop insights early in your consulting career.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, a STEM or economics background, proficiency with Excel, and a willingness to learn from experts; collaboration and clear communication are valued in our