Damages & Valuations Intern — Real-World Impact

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

Job summary

Secretariat is a Chicago-based consulting firm seeking an associate in the Damages & Valuations team to help quantify damages, analyze financial data, and develop valuation analyses for complex disputes for clients worldwide.

You will collaborate with accountants, economists, PhDs, and industry specialists from the start, translating financial information into clear, persuasive insights and client-ready materials.

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, 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

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

English fluency

Data analysis

Research projects experience

Initiative & curiosity

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics/Accounting/Finance/Engineering/Data Analytics or related field

Tools

Excel

Stata

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Secretariat is a Chicago-based consulting firm seeking an associate in the Damages & Valuations team to help quantify damages, analyze financial data, and develop valuation analyses for complex disputes for clients worldwide.

You will collaborate with accountants, economists, PhDs, and industry specialists from the start, translating financial information into clear, persuasive insights and client-ready materials.