Damages & Valuations Intern: Data-Driven Insights

Secretariat Advisors LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat Advisors LLC is seeking entry-level candidates to join our Damages & Valuations team in Chicago. You will collaborate with economists, PhDs, and experts to investigate complex issues, analyze financial data, and translate findings into clear, persuasive insights for high-stakes client matters.

This role offers exposure to domestic and international disputes, valuation projects, and litigation support, with mentorship and hands-on experience to accelerate professional development in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor's or master's degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, or another analytically rigorous discipline.
• 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, 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

• 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.

Job description

Secretariat Advisors LLC is seeking entry-level candidates to join our Damages & Valuations team in Chicago. You will collaborate with economists, PhDs, and experts to investigate complex issues, analyze financial data, and translate findings into clear, persuasive insights for high-stakes client matters.

This role offers exposure to domestic and international disputes, valuation projects, and litigation support, with mentorship and hands-on experience to accelerate professional development in a