Damages & Valuations Intern: Data-Driven Disputes

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat is a consulting firm helping companies with disputes, investigations, and high-stakes decisions. You’ll collaborate with accountants, economists, PhDs, and experts to turn financial data into actionable insights.

The Damages & Valuations team offers fast-paced, learning-focused exposure to real-world problems and professional development within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing 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
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028
• 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; 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

• In this role, you will be part of a growing domestic and international practice where strong analytical thinking, curiosity, creativity, and clear communication are essential.
• Associates are actively involved in meaningful project work from the start—helping the team uncover facts, analyze financial information, and develop insights that support high‑stakes client matters.
• 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

Analytical thinking

Curiosity

Problem solving

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics/Finance/Engineering/Data Analytics/Statistics/Mathematics or equivalent

Tools

Stata

R

Python

SQL

Excel

Job description

Secretariat is a consulting firm helping companies with disputes, investigations, and high-stakes decisions. You’ll collaborate with accountants, economists, PhDs, and experts to turn financial data into actionable insights.

The Damages & Valuations team offers fast-paced, learning-focused exposure to real-world problems and professional development within a collaborative environment.